How to buy a personal license plate in Mississippi

A custom license plate is one of the best ways to personalize your car. You can use a personalized license plate to share a message or emotion, congratulate a spouse or child, or cheer for your alma mater or favorite school.

In Mississippi, you can choose from both a license plate theme and a personalized message for the license plate. This gives you maximum personalization and opens up a whole world of possibilities for you. So if you've been looking for a way to add some personality to your car, a personalized license plate might be just what the doctor ordered.

Part 1 of 3: choose your license plate design

Step 1. Go to the State of Mississippi website.: Visit the official website of the State of Mississippi.

Step 2: Contact the Department of Revenue: Visit the Department of Revenue page on the Mississippi website.

Click on the button called "Inhabitants" at the top of the Mississippi website.

Scroll down to the heading labeled "Tax Information" and click on the "Mississippi Internal Revenue Service" link.

Step 3. Go to the tags and headings page.: Visit the Tags and Headings page by clicking the "Tags and Headings" button.

Step 4: Choose a license plate design: Select a license plate design for your personal number.

Click on the "Available License Plates" link.

Browse dozens of options and choose the license plate theme you like best.

Write down the name of the license plate design you want.

• FunctionsA: It is recommended to think about the design of your license plate to choose one that you will like for a long time.

• A warning: Plates of different designs cost different amounts of money. To find out how much different plates cost, go back to the tags and titles page and click on the "Special Tag Fee Allocation" link.

Part 2 of 3: Order your custom license plate

Step 1: contact the tax office.: Visit your local county tax collector's office.

Ask them for an application for a personal license plate.

• Functions: Be sure to bring your car and registration information with you when you go to the tax office.

Step 2: Fill out the form: Fill out the personal license plate form.

Fill out the form and enter your personal details and vehicle information.

Mark which license plate design you want and choose a personalized license plate message.

• FunctionsA: Your vehicle must be currently registered in Mississippi, or you must register it in Mississippi when ordering special license plates. You must also be the owner of your vehicle; a personalized Mississippi license plate cannot be a gift.

Step 3: Pay the fee: Pay for a personal license plate.

The fee for a personalized standard plate is $31. Special plate design fees vary.

• FunctionsA: Your tax office should accept all standard forms of payment, but it would be wise to bring a checkbook with you in case they don't accept credit cards.

• A warningA: Individual license plate fees are in addition to all standard title and registration fees and taxes.

Part 3 of 3. Set up your personal license plates

Step 1: Get Your PlatesA: Receive your personal license plates by mail.

• FunctionsA: It can take up to three months for your order to be processed and your plates to be made and delivered. Don't worry if it takes a while for your plates to arrive.

Step 2: Install the plates: Install new personalized Mississippi license plates.

Once you get the plates, install them on both the front and rear of your vehicle.

• FunctionsA: If you are not comfortable installing license plates yourself, do not hesitate to call a mechanic and ask him to help you.

• A warning: Be sure to affix your current registration stickers to your new name plates before driving your vehicle.

Thanks to personalized license plates, your call will stand out from other cars on the road. Your car will have a little of your personality and talent, and you will remember it with joy every time you get into the car.