How to Get a Driver’s License in Mississippi [2026]

Learn how to get your MS learner's permit or driver's license and schedule your driving test in Mississippi with this step-by-step guide. Discover what to expect, things you need, and how to get behind the wheel faster.

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How Does It Work?

If you are a Mississippi driver, or only start thinking about driving in The Magnolia State, you will need a Mississippi driver's license. Getting your license is quite easy. You will have to pass a written test, vision test, and a road skills test. To save you a considerable amount of time, here is a step by step guide that you will need to follow to get a driver's license in Mississippi.

Get a learner's permit

Allows you to practice driving under supervision.

Get an intermediate license

Allows you to drive unsupervised with restrictions.

Get a Full (Adult) License

Allows you to drive with no restrictions.

Pro tip: To confidently explore Mississippi's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, adept driving is a must. Our thorough guides on operating a stick shift and parallel parking are tailored to enhance your driving. Sharpen your technique for reverse parking and three-point turns. Ensure that your mirrors are adjusted for the best rearward view. Our Online Driving Simulator is a valuable tool for practice, and international drivers should familiarize themselves with Mississippi's international driver's license guidelines.

Types of Driver's Licenses in Mississippi

For each license type there's a corresponding type of instruction permit

Class R

This is the regular operator's license that allows you to drive common cars and trucks. Read the MS DPS Driver's Manual or take a free MS DPS practice test.

Mississippi Class A/B/C Driver's License

Class A/B/C (Commercial)

Class A is for operating any combination of vehicles with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds with the GVWR of the towed vehicle greater than 10,000 pounds. Class B is for any single vehicle with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds. Class C is for transporting 16 or more passengers (including the driver) or hazardous materials. Read the MS Professional Driver's Manual or take a free MS CDL general knowledge test.

Class D (Light Commercial)

It allows you to operate a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than 26,000 pounds commercially. It also covers all commercial vehicles that are not covered by Class A, B and C.

M Endorsement

To operate a motorcycle, you are required to have a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement. Read the MS Motorcycle Manual or take a free MS Motorcycle practice test.

How to Apply for Your Class R Operator's License in Mississippi

To apply for a Class R driver license you should first apply for an instruction permit, pass a knowledge, vision and road skills test. This is your complete plan of action depending on your age.