• You must be at least 15 years old
• You must provide proof of being enrolled in school
• You must hold the permit for at least twelve months before you will be allowed to take the driving road test

The 14-year-old permit is a very limited permit.  The 14-year-old permit is only good in the driver’s education vehicle with the driver’s education instructor. For the 14-year-old learner’s permit, you must be able to provide proof of being enrolled in a driver’s education program from the school that you are attending and you must meet all other requirements. When you reach the age of 15, you must apply for the regular 15-year-old permit before your 12 months time frame will count towards being able to take your driving test.

You must provide the following (No Photocopies Accepted):

• A completed Application with notarized signatures of both parents or guardians. If parents are divorced, parent with custody must sign
• A social security card or official government correspondence displaying full 9 digits
• A certified Birth Certificate. Must be original or certified copy (No Photocopies Accepted), have a raised seal and be issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health
• If under 18 years of age, you must show proof that you are in school by presenting a signed Certification Of School Attendance form obtained from the school that you are attending. (Note: This form is not valid if over 30 days old.)
• Over 18 must show 2 proofs of Domicile. Applicants under 18 years of age may use documentation that applies to their parents' domicile
• You must pass the written examination
• You must meet the required physical conditions of the eye examination

Parental consent required if driver is under 18 years old

The requirements to obtain a regular Class R Mississippi operator license are:

• 17 Years of Age
• Complete and signed Application form
• Social security card or official government document displaying full 9 digits
• State issued certified Birth Certificate
• Pass the written and driving skills test (waived if you are over 17 and have held an out of state license for at least six (6) months)
• Applicants less than 18 years of age must present an education attendance form obtained from their school or County Superintendent of Education’s Office
• Pay Required Fee

The minimum age to get a driver’s license in Mississippi is 16½. All other requirements must be met

You can find information about issuance of Mississippi driver’s licenses here:

https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers

An intermediate license allows unsupervised driving from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. through 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and no time restrictions if going to and from work for citizens. At all other times, the intermediate licensee must be supervised by a parent, guardian or other person age twenty-one (21) years or older who holds a valid driver’s license under this article and who is actually occupying the seat beside the driver

To obtain an intermediate license:

• Hold a valid learner's permit for at least twelve months
• Present the same information as for a Learner’s Permit
• Submit the Waiver of Road - Testing Affidavit in place of the driving skills test
• Pay the required fee

You can find all locations of the DPS here:

https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau phone number is (601) 987-1224

https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_License_Locations

The Mississippi Registry of Motor Vehicles website is:

https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/

You can make an appointment with the Mississippi Driver Service Bureau here:

https://telegov.egov.com/dps

Yes, bring a parent or legal guardian if possible. A licensed driver 21 or older must accompany you, such as a parent, sibling, relative or driving instructor

A vision test is required to obtain a Mississippi Driver’s License.

A photograph will be taken at the Mississippi Registry of Motor Vehicles office

Once you get a learner’s permit, practice driving with a licensed driver 21 or older. If you are under 17, there is a 12 month waiting period before you are allowed to take your road test.  If you are 17 or older, you can take your road test right away, including on the same day that you pass the written test