Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Driver Service Bureau · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in Mississippi costs $12.75 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 — license plate transfer 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 license plate transfer in Mississippi, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For license plate transfer in Mississippi you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Driver Service Bureau.
License Plate Transfer 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.