Mississippi permit renewal

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Window opens

Not confirmed. Check with Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Grace period

6 months after expiry

Refresher training

Not confirmed. Check with Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Renewal fee

Reported: $72.00 standard; $52.00 for renewal applicants age 65 and older; $32.00 (background-check fee only) for those with a qualifying Special Designation waiver (active/retired law enforcement, disabled veteran, active military/spouse). Confirm at the source

New term

4 years Confirm with the issuing agency

If you miss the window

A new application is required

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Source: Mississippi Driver Service Bureau — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Mississippi

The issuing agency is Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The grace period is 6 months after expiry. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

To replace a lost or stolen Mississippi permit, the request can be made in person; expect to provide a sworn statement. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Mississippi Driver Service Bureau · Reciprocity: where a Mississippi permit is honored

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