mississippi drivers permit - MS
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be at least 15 years old and able to provide proof of being enrolled in school. You must hold the permit for at least twelve months before you will be allowed to take the driving test. For the 14 year old learner's permit you must be able to provide proof of being enrolled in a driver's education program from the school that you are attending. The 14 year old permit is only good in the driver's education vehicle with the driver's education instructor. You must meet all other requirements. The 14 year old permit is a very limited permit when you reach the age of 15 you must apply for the regular 15 year old permit before your 12 months time frame will count towards being able to take your driving test.
You must provide the following:
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A completed Application with notarized signatures of both parents or guardians. If parents are divorced, parent with custody must sign.
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A social security card or a printout from the Social Security Administration. (Note: Metal social security cards are not acceptable.)
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A certified Birth Certificate. Must be original or a certified copy, have a raised seal and be issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health.
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If under 18 years of age, you must show proof that you are in school by presenting a signed Certification Of School Attendance form obtained from the school that you are attending. (Note: This form is not valid if over 30 days old.)
You must pass the written examination.
You must meet the required physical conditions of the eye examination.
Additional Information
If you are under seventeen (17) years old, your application for a Mississippi driver's license or learner's permit must be signed by your parents, if both are living, and have legal custody of you. If neither of your parents are living, then your application may be signed by the person who has legal custody of you (your guardian), or by your employer. If you do not have a guardian or employer, then your application may be signed by a responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligations this act imposes on him. Whoever signs your application must have his or her signature notarized.
If married and under 17, you must show a marriage license in lieu of a School Certification of Attendance.
Any person who signs your application may in the future file with the Commissioner a verified written request that your license or permit be cancelled.
UNAUTHORIZED DRIVING
It is important to remember that you cannot lawfully drive a motor vehicle without a learner's permit or a driver's license, even if you are accompanied by one of your parents. Driving without a learner's permit or license may make both you and the owner of the car subject to arrest.
Intermediate License- Class Y
An intermediate license allows unsupervised driving from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m through 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and no restrictions anytime if going to and from work. At all other times, the intermediate licensee must be supervised by a parent, guardian or other person age twenty-one (21) years or older who holds a valid driver's license under this article and who is actually occupying the seat beside the driver.
To obtain an intermediate license:
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You must hold a valid learners permit for at least twelve months before you can apply for an Intermediate License.
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You must present the same information as for a Learner's Permit.
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You must pass the driving skills test.
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You must pay the appropriate Fee
REGULAR LEARNER'S LICENSE
If you want to learn to drive on the public roads or highways, you must first obtain a learner's permit from an examiner. To be eligible for a learner's permit, you must pass the same examination which is given for a driver's license, except for the driving test and the vehicle inspection. A learner's permit is valid for one (1) year, and will entitle you to drive a motor vehicle when accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 years or older who is actually occupying the seat next to you. The fee for this permit is $4.00. If you do not pass your road test before your permit expires, it can be renewed within one year, without another test for an additional $4.00 fee. (Your examiner has the right, for justifiable cause, to require you to wait up to thirty (30) days from the date your permit is first issued before allowing you to take your next test.) To take your road test you must have a valid learner's permit in your possession.
REGULAR LEARNER'S PERMIT (14 YEAR OLD)
If you are a high school student at least fourteen (14) years old, and are currently enrolled in an approved high school driver education course, you may apply for a temporary learner's permit. Your driver's education instructor must furnish the examiner with proof that you are presently enrolled in an approved driver education program.
Your temporary permit will be restricted in two important ways: (1) It will be valid only while you are enrolled in an approved driver education course, and (2) It will allow you to drive only a driver education vehicle while accompanied by your driver education instructor. Upon turning age 15, you must go to the driver license office and upgrade to a 15 year old permit.
The Department wants to remind you how beneficial a good driver education program can be. Statistics show that drivers who have had driver education courses are far less likely to be involved in accidents. Because of' this, many insurance companies set lower rates for drivers who have participated in approved high school driver education courses.
Fee
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Regular DL - Under 18
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$6.00
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Learner’s Permit
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$4.00
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14 yr. old Learner’s Permit
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$4.00
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Intermediate License
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$6.00
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