How to Get Your MVR in Mississippi
Mississippi driving records are issued by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau. Order yours directly from the state for $14.31 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Mississippi Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Motor Vehicle Record (online) | full-history | Yes | $14.31 | ✓ |
| Motor Vehicle Record (in person) | full-history | Yes | $11.00 | ✓ |
| Motor Vehicle Record (mail) | full-history | Yes | $11.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official MS ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate
- Go to the state's self-service portal at msegov.com/dps/license_renewal/MVR
- Enter your driver's license details
- Pay $14.31 by card
- Download the certified copy of your MVR
Order In Person
Form: DPPA-2 (Driver Records Request) (download)
- Complete request form DPPA-2
- Present your driver's license and/or ID card
- Pay $11.00 by cash, credit, or debit
- Receive your certified MVR on-site
Mail to: Any local Driver's License office
Turnaround: Same visit
Order by Mail
Form: DPPA-2 (Driver Records Request, notarized) (download)
- Complete and notarize form DPPA-2
- Enclose a certified cashier's check or money order for $11.00 payable to Department of Public Safety
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope
- Mail to Driver Records Division/Reinstatement, P.O. Box 1459, Canton, MS 39046
Mail to: Driver Records Division/Reinstatement, P.O. Box 1459, Canton, MS 39046
Turnaround: Not published; call (601) 487-7028
Good to Know — Mississippi Quirks
Online is the most expensive option ($14.31 vs $11.00) but instant and certified. Mail requests must be notarized, paid by certified cashier's check or money order only, and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The years of history shown are not stated on the official page.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Mississippi record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a Mississippi MVR?
- $11.00 in person at a driver's license office or by mail (notarized form DPPA-2), or $14.31 online through msegov.com for an instant certified copy.
- How do I pay for a mailed Mississippi record?
- Only a certified cashier's check or money order payable to Department of Public Safety - personal checks and cash are not accepted, and you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Is the Mississippi online MVR certified?
- Yes - the DPS states you can obtain a certified copy online for $14.31, which works for DQ files and insurance.
- Can my insurance agency pull my Mississippi record?
- Yes - insurance companies and other DPPA-eligible third parties use the same DPPA-2 form; bulk access is arranged through support@msegov.com.