Mississippi Permit Fees: $7 to Apply, $11 Duplicate, Hidden Costs

The Mississippi learner's permit application fee is $7.00. This single payment covers the vision screening and the 30-question knowledge test.

What are the official Mississippi learner's permit and testing fees?

The $7.00 fee covers your Class R learner's permit, valid for two years. For applicants comparing Mississippi permit costs across states, this is one of the lowest first-time permit fees in the southeastern United States. Failed the test? You pay another $7.00 for each new attempt.

There is no separate "retest fee" - the $7.00 application fee includes your test attempt. Download the parental consent form DL-41 for minors before your appointment to save time.

Review permit rules at Mississippi permit fee guide to understand all requirements before visiting the office. This prevents costly return trips and additional fees.

Where Mississippi Permit Costs Hide Beyond the $7 Fee

Beyond the $7.00 permit cost, applicants often face unexpected expenses. A realistic total if you fail once is $14, plus potential hidden fees. Mississippi DPS accepts cash, credit, and debit cards at all Driver Service Bureau locations statewide.

• Notary Fees: Parent can't come to the DPS? Their signature on the DL-41 application must be notarized, costing $5-$10.
• Payment Surcharges: Tupelo office frequently has system outages, forcing cash-only payments. Card fees elsewhere add $1-$2.
• Documentation Costs: Lost birth certificate or Social Security card? Replacements cost $20-$50.
• School Form Rejection: Gulfport applicants bring attendance forms over 30 days old, requiring return visits and another $7 fee.

Fee from a cached county site showed the old rate-a Gulfport applicant arrived $5 short and had to return same afternoon. Always check dps.ms.gov directly for current rates; county sites lag by months. Mississippi's fee schedule updates without fanfare.

Study the 2025 Mississippi Driver's Manual to avoid retest fees. Download the permit duplicate application form if you lose your permit. Biloxi branch tests frequently include school zone fines and Zero Tolerance law questions.

Paying Mississippi DPS Permit Fees: Accepted Methods Explained

All fees are paid upfront with no payment plans available. Mississippi DPS offices accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and personal checks. Mississippi DPS accepts cash, credit, and debit cards at all Driver Service Bureau locations statewide.

• Bring exact cash ($7) to avoid card surcharges or system failures
• Personal checks often refused at smaller locations
• Card systems go down regularly at rural offices
• All fees are non-refundable once paid
• No fee waivers exist for standard permits

Want to confirm your documents are correct before paying? Check the DL-41 form requirements and review test preparation tips to maximize your chances of passing on the first try.

See the complete fee schedule on the official DPS fees page for all driver services. Get your school attendance verification early - offices reject forms older than 30 days without exception.