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DRIVER'S LICENSES / REGISTRATION
In both Louisiana and Mississippi you must be at least
15 years
old to apply for a learner's permit and 17 years
old for a regular
driver's license.
You must provide the following:
 Social Security Card or a printout from Social Security
 Administration
Proof of insurance (Louisiana only)
Certified copy of birth certificate
Proof of domicile
Proof of enrollment in school if under 18 years of age
First-time drivers are required to pass a written test,
driving test,
and vision exam. New residents with valid
out of state licenses
require only a vision exam.
New residents to Louisiana must obtain a LA driver's
license,
register their vehicle and obtain a LA license
plate within 30 days
of establishing residency. In
addition to the above, you will need
your out-of-state
title and registration certificate.
New residents to Mississippi must obtain a MS driver's
license
within 60 days and a MS license plate within 30
days. Contact the
tax collector's office within the county
that you reside for license
plate information.
Driver's License Fees (Cash Only):
Louisiana 4-year license............................................... $24.50 *
Louisiana Replacement ............................................... $13.00 *
Mississippi 4-year license (18+ years old) ............... $20.00 *
Mississippi 1-year license (under 18 years old)......... $5.00 *
Mississippi Replacement ............................................... $5.00 *
* Payment: Only cash, cashier's check, or money order
accepted
by OMV cashier (no debit or credit cards). Fees
are approximate,
may vary, and are subject to change
without notice. Contact the
state Office of Motor Vehicles
for more information on driver's
license and registration
requirements.
Louisiana Offices (Open Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm)
No outside Driving Test given between 11am & 1pm
Office of Motor Vehicles...................................... 877-368-5463
Online Renewal.....................................www.expresslane.org
1715 N Causeway Bl, Mandeville 70448
1514 W Lindberg Dr, Slidell 70458
62041 Benjamin Rd, Bogalusa 70427
301 11th Av, Franklinton 70438
(Open Tue, Wed, & Thu 9am-3:30pm, Closed from 12-1pm) |
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Mississippi Office (Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)
6509 Hwy 11 N, Picayune 39466......................... 601-799-1428
www.dps.state.ms.us
BRAKE TAGS / INSPECTION STICKERS
Both Louisiana and Mississippi residents are required to
pass
annual motor vehicle safety inspections. The cost is
$10.00, good
for one year. Most service garages and full-
service gas stations
can perform an inspection. Look for
an official orange "Motor Vehicle Inspection Station" sign.
VOTER REGISTRATION
To register to vote you must be:
A citizen of the United States
A resident of the state and county / parish
(and city, if applicable)
in which you want to vote
At least 17 years old, and 18 years old prior to the next
election
Not currently under an order of imprisonment for conviction
of
a felony
Not currently under a judgment of interdiction for mental
incompetence
You may apply at any of the following State offices: Registrar
of Voters, Motor Vehicle, Social Services, WIC, Food Stamp,
Medicaid, Offices serving persons with disabilities, Armed
Forces
Recruitment centers or by mail. You must be
registered at least 30
days prior to be eligible to vote in
the next election.
For more information contact your local Registrar of
Voters office:
Louisiana Secretary of State.......................... 225-342-4479
www.sos.louisiana.gov
St Tammany Parish
701 N Columbia St, Covington 70433......... 985-809-5500
61134 N Military Rd, Slidell 70461............... 985-646-4125
Washington Parish
900 Washington St, Franklinton 70438....... 985-839-7850
Pearl River County
200 S Main St, Poplarville 39470.................. 601-403-2300
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