Mississippi car registration fees

Mississippi cars are registered every year at the county Tax Collector's office. The state charges a registration fee of $12.75 on renewals and $14 on first-time registrations, plus a $15 annual privilege tax on passenger vehicles. The biggest part of most tag bills is the county and city ad valorem tax, based on 30% of the car's MSRP depreciated over 10 years times the local millage rate. Electric and hybrid cars pay an extra annual fee that MDOR adjusts every July 1. A title costs $9.

Confirm the final amount with Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR), Motor Vehicle Services; registrations are handled by county Tax Collectors. Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.

DRAFT: Mississippi charges an additional annual electric vehicle fee and hybrid vehicle fee (Miss. Code 27-19-21 and 27-19-23; base $150 for EVs and $75 for hybrids, adjusted by MDOR for inflation every July 1). MDOR's FAQ confirms the fees apply at initial registration and renewal, but no official source found publishes the amounts in effect from July 1, 2026, so they are not modeled. Electric and hybrid totals would be understated until that figure is sourced. County and city ad valorem tax is paid with every registration and is usually the largest part of the bill. MDOR sets assessed value at 30% of MSRP less a depreciation percentage over 10 years (minimum $100 for passenger cars), multiplied by the local millage rate, then reduced by the Legislative Tag Credit (a percentage MDOR recalculates each year). It depends on your county, city and vehicle, and is not included; ask your county Tax Collector. Buying a car triggers Mississippi sales or use tax, collected at registration. Not included. Personalized plates cost an additional $33 to $53 (MDOR FAQ). Specialty plates carry their own fees. Not included. Registration fee amounts shown are the state figures MDOR publishes; county Tax Collectors may add their own charges.