Mississippi Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Mississippi learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DPS pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau — Regular Learner's Permit ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Mississippi
- At 15+, gather the Mississippi application, identity document, Social Security proof, two residency proofs, and your school attendance form if you're 15-17
- Study the Mississippi Driver's Manual and go to a Driver License Station to take the in-person knowledge exam and eye exam
- Pay the $7 learner's permit fee and receive the regular learner's permit, which is valid for 2 years
- Hold the permit at least 12 months before the Class R driver's license if you're following the standard learner path
- When the hold period is complete, bring your valid permit, an up-to-date school attendance form, and the signed road-test-waiver affidavit to move to the Class R license
Documents you'll need
- Completed and signed Mississippi driver license application
- Original birth certificate or another acceptable identity document
- Social Security card or official government correspondence showing all 9 digits
- Two proofs of Mississippi residency
- Legal name-change documents if applying under a new name
- School attendance form for applicants ages 15-17, unless the under-18 applicant is married and brings a marriage license
The details
- Permit eligibility: Mississippi regular learner's permit applicants must be at least 15 years old and provide proof of being enrolled in school
- Permit fee details: The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau lists the regular learner's permit as valid for 2 years at $7.00
- License fee: $24 — Mississippi lists the Class R driver's license at $24 for a 4-year license
- Permit validity: 24 months — The learner's permit is valid for only 2 years
- Permit hold details: Permit holders must keep the learner's permit for at least 12 months before obtaining the Class R driver's license; applicants age 17 and older are not required to hold the permit for 12 months and may get the permit and driver's license the same day
- Practice hour details: Web search: 50 supervised hours incl. 10 at night most commonly cited (one source says 40 total)
- Knowledge test: 30 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: 30-question test, 24 correct (80%) to pass
- Retake wait after failing: 180 days — If an applicant is caught with banned items or cheating, the test is cancelled immediately and the applicant may not test again for 6 months
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Mississippi?
You can get a learner's permit in Mississippi at 15. Mississippi regular learner's permit applicants must be at least 15 years old and provide proof of being enrolled in school.
How much does a Mississippi permit cost?
The Mississippi permit fee is $7. The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau lists the regular learner's permit as valid for 2 years at $7.00.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Mississippi?
Permit holders must keep the learner's permit for at least 12 months before obtaining the Class R driver's license; applicants age 17 and older are not required to hold the permit for 12 months and may get the permit and driver's license the same day.
How many practice driving hours does Mississippi require?
Mississippi requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Mississippi permit test?
Right here — take a free Mississippi practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DPS-format experience with a readiness score.
