How to register a car in Mississippi
Moving to a new area can be a very exciting experience, but not without hard work. To settle in a new area, you need to make sure you follow all state laws. Moving to Mississippi from a new state will require you to register your vehicle. You will need to register your vehicle within 30 days of moving into this state or you may face a $250 fine. To obtain this registration, you will need to contact your local tax office. Going there, here's what you'll need before you can register your car:
- Government issued driver's license
- Ownership of your vehicle and any lien documents that may apply
- Removal from the state registration of your car
- Vehicle odometer reading
For current Mississippi residents who purchased a car from a dealership, the registration process is usually done for them. Be sure to obtain all existing copies of the registration. This will be needed when trying to get a tag for the vehicle in question.
If you are currently a Mississippi resident and purchased a vehicle from a private individual, you will need to go through the registration process yourself. Before you go to the tax office, you need to collect the following things:
- Your state driver's license
- The name of the car is following you
- Vehicle odometer reading
- Vehicle identification number
When trying to register a vehicle in Mississippi, a fee is charged. Here are the fees you can expect to pay:
- Registration of passenger cars will cost $14.
- For the MS Road and Bridge Privilege tax, cars will pay $15, trucks $7.20 and motorcycles $8.
To get approved to register a vehicle in Mississippi, you must pass a vehicle inspection. This check can be done by the Department of Public Safety. If you have additional questions about this process, visit the Mississippi DMV website.
