Driver License Information
Permanent plastic driver licenses and state IDs arrive in a plain white envelope. Avoid mistaking the envelope for junk mail and throwing away your permanent plastic license or state ID. If your permanent card does not arrive after seven weeks, call: (808) 768-9128.
Hawaii driver licenses issued to applicants 25 through 71 years old shall expire on the first birthday eight years from the date of issuance. Those under the age of 25 shall be issued a four-year license, except for provisional licenses that expire on the applicant's 19th birthday.
As of March 5, 2012, proof of 'legal presence' is required for driver licenses and learner's permits. Click here for a full list of the Legal Presence Act requirements and frequently asked questions. For assistance with identifying acceptable supporting documents required to obtain a driver license, please consult our interactive Document Guide. If you require additional information concerning driver’s license requirements, please call 768-9100.
An expired driver license is not a valid license to legally drive. Active-duty military personnel and their dependents, whose driver license expired while they were deployed out of the country, have the benefit of having their driver license valid for 90 days after they return to the United States
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- The vehicle you intend to drive must have current license plates and registration card.
- The vehicle you intend to drive must have a current safety check.
- Your Hawaii motor vehicle insurance card must be current and valid. The name of the insured must be the same as the registered owner of the vehicle.
- You must have all key personal documents available when reporting for a driver license. (These include documents such as social security card, passport, and proof of residence.) A photo ID is also required when applying for services. Acceptable documents may be found at Driver License Requirements. For assistance with identifying acceptable supporting documents required to obtain a driver license, please consult our interactive Document Guide.
- To prepare for your driver license test, you should study the Hawaii Driver's Manual prior to taking the driving test and you should become familiar with local traffic laws and the rules of the road. Manuals are available at local bookstores and State libraries. An online copy is available via the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, accessible by clicking here.
- If you are under treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, you are required to have a medical clearance to obtain a driver license.
- If you have a medical condition which may affect your fitness to drive safely, you are required to submit a Medical Report for review by the Medical Advisory Board. The Medical Report form is available at all Driver License locations, Satellite City Halls and at https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/csd/onlineforms/csd-medical-report-form-fillable.pdf
- If you are unable to read and/or write and understand the English language, provisions can be made for an oral examination (restrictions may apply).
- You must have an Instruction Permit before you can apply for a Road Test.
- If you are required to perform a road test, you may request a Road Test at the time of issuance of the Instruction Permit, or in person at any location for an appointment.
- If you are 15 ½ through 17 years of age and issued an Instruction Permit, you must hold the permit for a period of no fewer than 180 days. Also, you must be 16 through 17 years of age before being eligible to take the Road Test.
For Class 4 (non-CDL) applicants, a medical examination long form (DOT 4-766) may be required if the Division of Motor Vehicles does not have a valid form on file at the time of license renewal or replacement
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COVID-19 Effects on Licensing Services
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state DMVs nationwide have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration dates, and/or limited the transactions they are processing. If possible, residents should use the DPS' online services to complete any relevant transactions. Follow the state's most recent updates for the latest information.
SUMMARY: How to Apply for a Mississippi Driver's License
You must apply for a MS driver's licensein person at a DPS office. You will need to pass the vision, written knowledge, and driving tests, and pay the required fee.
This page will give you all the information you need to apply for your first Mississippi driver's license from the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
NOTE: If you're 17 years old or younger, please see our Applying for a New License (Teen Drivers) page.
REAL ID Requirements in Mississippi
The Mississippi DPS complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005, meaning it provides first-time driver license applicants with REAL ID-compliant driver licenses. REAL ID driver’s licenses meet the federal identification requirements required for tasks such as entering federal buildings and boarding domestic commercial flights. Without a REAL ID, you'll need to bring your passport or birth certificate for such activities.
New applicants will automatically receive a REAL ID. (Options differ for renewals and replacements.) For more details, visit the DPS' guide to REAL ID licensing.
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If you've recently moved to Mississippi, you must transfer your out-of-state driver's license to the state within 60 days of arrival, and register your car within 30 days.
You will need to visit your local MS DPS office and:
- A completed Driver's License Application Form (Form DL-41).
- Surrender your out-of-state driver's license.
- Provide your Social Security card.
- 2 documents showing residency
- Original birth certificate.
- Pass a vision screening.
- Pay the driver's licensing fee.
NOTE: A Mississippi DMV agent will verify your driving record before issuing your new driver's license.
As long as your license from another state is valid you may be exempt from the written test and driving test.
If you don't have your out-of-state driver's license, you can still obtain a MS driver's license by including an Affidavit of Inability to Surrender (available at the MS DPS office) with your application. You will need to have your signature notarized on the form.
Types of MS Driver's Licenses
The Mississippi DPS offers various types of driver's licenses:
- Regular Class R: For operation of non-commercial vehicles.
- Commercial driver's license (CDL): See our Applying for a New CDL page for more information.
- Motorcycle endorsement: Designated on your regular driver's license or your CDL. See our Motorcycle License page for more information.
Apply for a MS Driver's License
To obtain a Mississippi driver's license, you will need to apply in person at your local Mississippi DPS office. You will need:
- A completed Driver's License Application Form (Form DL-41).
- If you're under 17 years old, your parent or legal guardian must sign your form.
- Proof of your identity, residency, and Social Security number.
- The DPS offers a guide to acceptable documents, which are automatically REAL ID-compliant.
- Those under 21 years old may use their parent residency information.
- A passing score on the vision screening.
- Payment for the driver's licensing fee.

You will also have to pass both the written knowledge and road tests.
NOTE: If you're a non-U.S. citizen, you will need to provide additional documents. You may also be exempt from needing a Social Security card. See below for more information.
Written Knowledge and Driving Tests
Before your MS driver's license will be issued, you must pass both a written knowledge exam and a driving test.
The questions in the written knowledge exam will be based on information found in the MS Driver's License Manual. In addition, the DPS offers an app to help you study. If you want the ultimate in preparation for the written exam, try an online practice test from our approved partner.
During your driving test, your examiner will grade you on how well you can operate a motor vehicle. You will be tested on your ability to handle the vehicle, obey road rules, and use the proper signals, among other things.
Fees for a MS Driver's License

A Mississippi driver's license will cost you:
- $24 for 4 years.
- $47 for 8 years.
Payment must be made by cash, debit card, or credit card only. Checks will not accepted by the MS Department of Public Safety (DPS).

NOTE: Different license validity periods and fees apply for teen drivers. Please visit our teen licensing page for details.

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Driver's Licenses for Non-U.S. Citizens
If you're a non-U.S. citizen, you must meet all of the standard requirements for obtaining a MS driver's license, with the exception of providing a Social Security card.
Your driver's license will only be valid for as long as you are legally allowed to stay in the U.S., or for the default length of 4 years.
Your application must include the following valid immigration papers:
- Birth certificate translated by a state-run university or approved translator.
- Passport.
- I-94 printout.
- Proof of domicile.
- Alien resident card (if applicable).
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