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Mississippi Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
Sourced procedural facts for Mississippi DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
How much does the Mississippi permit test cost?
No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $7.00, which includes the Computerized (knowledge) Exam
- Learner permit / application fee: $7.00 (Regular Learner's Permit, valid for 2 years)
- Knowledge (written) test fee: No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $7.00, which includes the Computerized (knowledge) Exam
- Initial driver license fee: $24.00 (4 Year Regular Original Class R); $47.00 for 8-year
Source: MS DPS Driver Service Bureau - Learner's Permit · Last verified 2026-07-06. Our 180-question Mississippi practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Knowledge test fee
No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $7.00, which includes the Computerized (knowledge) Exam
Permit fee
$7.00 (Regular Learner's Permit, valid for 2 years)
Initial license fee
$24.00 (4 Year Regular Original Class R); $47.00 for 8-year
Passing score
A grade of 80% is required on any and all tests issued for a Temporary Permit (MS DPS Driver Services Administrative Code, Title 31 Part 1, Rule 2.3)
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours of certified supervised driving required to upgrade from Learner's Permit to Regular License without retaking the Computerized Exam, within the 2-year permit validity period
Documents to bring
Signed application, original birth certificate, original Social Security card, two proofs of residency, and school attendance certification if under 18; must pass the knowledge exam
Find an office / appointment
Schedule online appointments at driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov.
Motorcycle license
Motorcycle endorsement requires passing a written test and a skills test.
Commercial license (CDL)
Requires a Commercial Learner's Permit written exam and a road skills test.
Official source: MS DPS Driver Service Bureau - Learner's Permit
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau site.
How much is the Mississippi permit test?
Mississippi knowledge test fee: No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $7.00, which includes the Computerized (knowledge) Exam (official source). Permit fee: $7.00 (Regular Learner's Permit, valid for 2 years) (official source).
Mississippi DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $7.00, which includes the Computerized (knowledge) Exam | source |
| Permit fee | $7.00 (Regular Learner's Permit, valid for 2 years) | source |
| Initial license fee | $24.00 (4 Year Regular Original Class R); $47.00 for 8-year | source |
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What a Mississippi driver license covers
Initial license fee: $24.00 (4 Year Regular Original Class R); $47.00 for 8-year (official source)
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Mississippi DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Mississippi
Getting your first permit
In Mississippi, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: signed application, original birth certificate, original Social Security card, two proofs of residency, and school attendance certification if under 18; must pass the knowledge exam. Schedule online appointments at driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
No separate knowledge test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $7.00, which includes the Computerized (knowledge) Exam. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours of certified supervised driving required to upgrade from Learner's Permit to Regular License without retaking the Computerized Exam, within the 2-year permit validity period.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
For a motorcycle license: motorcycle endorsement requires passing a written test and a skills test. For a commercial license (CDL): requires a Commercial Learner's Permit written exam and a road skills test.
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