Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Driver Service Bureau · Methodology
New License Plate in Mississippi costs $17.00 according to the official Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Driver Service Bureau fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — new license plate requires an in-person visit to a Mississippi DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in Mississippi, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in Mississippi you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Driver Service Bureau.
New License Plate in Mississippi is typically processed the same day at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Driver Service Bureau office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Driver Service Bureau website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.