Mississippi · 2026 fee data
Driver's license renewal in Mississippi.
Renewing a standard driver's license in Mississippi costs $24 for a 4 years cycle. REAL ID adds $13 on top. You can renew online or in person.
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Mississippi renewal fees, line by line
| What | Cost / Rule | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Standard renewal fee | $24 | Adult, non-senior. Base charge for a fresh license. |
| Validity period | 4 years | Standard adult cycle. |
| REAL ID upgrade | $13 | Extra charge on top of standard. Federal-compliant license required for domestic flights since May 7, 2025. |
| Online renewal | Yes — alternating cycles | Most adults can renew online, but in-person is required every 2 cycles for a fresh photo + vision check. |
| Late renewal fee | $1 | ~3 months grace before retesting becomes mandatory. |
REAL ID in Mississippi
Mississippi adds $13 on top of the standard renewal fee for a REAL ID-compliant license. REAL ID has been required for domestic flights since May 7, 2025 — but only if you don't have a US passport or another federal-compliant ID. If you fly rarely and have a passport, you can skip the upgrade.
Sources & verification
- Official: Mississippi DMV — driver licensing
- DHS REAL ID program (federal compliance status)