Mississippi Permit Test Languages: English-Only Kiosks, Interpreter Oath

Mississippi permit tests are English-only on computerized kiosks. Non-English speakers must bring their own interpreter and complete an Interpreter Oath.

What languages are available for Mississippi DPS permit tests?

Only English is available on computerized testing kiosks at most Mississippi DPS locations. As of March 2025, the Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau had eliminated Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Russian options from computer terminals. Applicants seeking a Mississippi permit test in Spanish or another language must request interpreter accommodations in advance and bring their own interpreter for non-English testing.

• Interpreter must be 21 or older
• Cannot be a driving instructor
• Must sign the official Interpreter Oath affidavit
• Translate questions word-for-word only
• No family members who drive for commercial purposes allowed

An applicant in Jackson brought a 19-year-old cousin as interpreter. Staff rejected them immediately, forcing a week-long delay and another trip downtown.

Download the Interpreter Oath form before your visit. Examiners terminate tests if interpreters provide hints through tone or gestures.

Requesting Language Accommodations at Your Mississippi DPS Office

If you need an interpreter for the knowledge test, contact the Driver Service Bureau before your visit and bring the completed Mississippi Interpreter Oath with your interpreter. Interpreter arrangements are separate from disability-related testing accommodations.

For disability, vision, hearing, reading, or medical accommodations, use the dedicated disability accommodations guide instead of treating those requests as language-test rules.

Do I need to bring the Mississippi Interpreter Oath with my interpreter?

Yes. If you use an interpreter for the Mississippi knowledge test, bring the completed Interpreter Oath and the interpreter required for the test. The oath is part of the interpreter-assisted testing process.

Testing Rules for Non-English Mississippi Permit Exams

Interpreter-assisted testing still follows the normal knowledge-test security rules. Phones, translation apps, smartwatches, earbuds, and other unauthorized electronic help are not allowed in the testing area.

• Bring the completed Interpreter Oath and the interpreter required for your test.
• The interpreter should translate the test rather than explain traffic-law concepts or coach the applicant.
• For detailed retake rules after a failed test, use the dedicated failed-and-retakes guide rather than relying on language-accommodation rules.

Can I use a translation app or phone during the Mississippi permit test?

No. Phones and translation apps are not allowed during the test; use the approved interpreter process if you need language assistance.

Interpreter-Assisted Mississippi Permit Test Checklist

Language assistance does not replace the normal learner-permit documents. Bring the current Application for Mississippi Driver License/ID, the identity and residency documents that apply to you, and the Interpreter Oath when an interpreter will be used. See the dedicated required documents guide for the full checklist.

For applicants under 17, the applicable parent, guardian, employer, or responsible-adult signature rules apply, and required signatures are notarized. School-attendance documentation is a separate requirement for applicable applicants under 18.

The learner's permit fee is $7.00. Mississippi DSB lists cash, debit, and credit as payment methods for license and ID fees and does not accept personal checks.

For study materials, note that the current English Mississippi Driver's License Manual is the updated 2025 edition. The official Spanish manual available from DSB is an older edition, so do not assume both PDFs have the same revision date. Use the current English manual to confirm any rule that may have changed; for revision-date guidance, see the Mississippi Driver's Manual guide.