Moving out of Mississippi: plates, insurance, deadlines
The duties below bind a person leaving Mississippi. Each carries its source
and a visible verification date; expand any citation for the exact quoted
text. Verified Oct 2026.
Every quoted source on this page was found on a saved copy of its page dated Sep 20, 2026 or later.
Apply each item only to its stated population and trigger. Moving, changing an address, losing residence or domicile, and changing retained property or credentials are separate events. A move does not automatically sell a vehicle, cancel insurance, surrender a credential or discharge an existing case. Registration follows the vehicle’s actual domicile and Mississippi tax liability; a nonresident-owned vehicle kept in Mississippi can remain subject to Mississippi registration/title requirements. The DOR title-owner notice is separate from the county plate-record update method; ask the county tax collector about retained vehicle records and DOR about the title notice. For a retained ID, use DPS holder-specific update instructions; the checked administrative instrument states no general ordinary-holder address-notice act. Ask the assessor about retained property/homestead status, DOR about departure-year and continuing Mississippi-source income, and DPS about actual financial-responsibility, permit and registry cases. Other professions and compacts require their issuing board and destination authority; compact membership alone does not authorize practice. Benefit reporting depends on the actual program and household/category; contact Medicaid, MDHS or the administering office, and MDES for the actual unemployment claim. Check custody, support, protection and supervision orders with their court or responsible officer, using safe-address procedures. Schools, special education and attendance require the actual district and institution. If PERS-covered post-retirement employment ends, current law requires written notice to the Executive Director within five days; coordinate with PERS and the covered employer to establish the responsible filing actor. Destination animal, plant and firearm import rules and applicable Mississippi transport restrictions need their own authority. Utilities, tolls, local programs, contracts and optional elections require the actual issuer or provider. Each bounded absence is limited to its named instrument; individual destination duties are separate.
CDL transfer
binds: Applicant applying to transfer a CDL from one State of domicile to a new State of domicile · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 6, 2026 or later
Establishing a new State of domicile
Who this covers, exactly
Apply for a CDL from the new State of domicile within no more than 30 days after establishing the new domicile, and surrender the CDL from the old State of domicile to the new State of domicile.
note
The applicant must surrender the CDL from the old State of domicile to the new State of domicile.
Income tax part-year
binds: Individual who is a resident of Mississippi for only part of the tax year by reason of moving from the state · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 27, 2026 or later
Moving from the state
Who this covers, exactly
Prorate personal and additional exemptions on the same basis as a non-resident having net income from within and without the state, as a part-year resident by reason of moving from the state.
note
The individual shall be allowed the same personal and additional exemptions as authorized for resident individuals and shall likewise prorate them on the same basis as a non-resident having net income from within and without the state.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Revenue, Form 80-100 Individual Income Tax Instructions, Part-Year Residents verified Sep 2026
https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/tax-forms/individual/80100251%202.pdf
An individual who is a resident of Mississippi for only a part of the tax year by reason of either moving into the state or moving from the state shall be allowed the same personal and additional exemptions as authorized for resident individuals.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Revenue, Form 80-100 Individual Income Tax Instructions, Part-Year Residents verified Sep 2026
https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/tax-forms/individual/80100251%202.pdf
the part-year resident shall likewise prorate his, her, or their personal and additional exemptions on the same basis as provided above for a non-resident having net income from within and without the state.
Vessel address notice
binds: You, who should notify MDWFP's Boat Registration Office of an address change · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 27, 2026 or later
Address change
Who this covers, exactly
Notify MDWFP's Boat Registration Office of any address change.
note
You should notify MDWFP's Boat Registration Office of any address change.
License address notice
binds: A person who has applied for or who has been issued a license or permit and moves from the address listed in the application or on the permit or license · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 5, 2026 or later
Moves from the address listed in the application or on the permit or license
Who this covers, exactly
Within thirty (30) days thereafter, notify the Department of Public Safety, Driver Services Division, in writing, of the previous address and new address.
If missed
Any person convicted of a violation of this article or any provisions of said article for which no other penalty is provided shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Dollars ($5.00) and costs and not more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and costs, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of from one to six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
Statute Miss. Code Ann. Section 63-1-19(3), reproduced in 2025 H.B. 1602, Section 19 (brought forward) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1602IN.htm
Whenever a person who has applied for or who has been issued a license or permit under this article moves from the address listed in the application or on the permit or license ... such person, within thirty (30) days thereafter, shall notify, in writing, the Department of Public Safety, Driver Services Division, and inform the department of his or her previous address and new address
Statute Miss. Code Ann. Section 63-1-69, reproduced in 2025 H.B. 1602, Section 44 (brought forward) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1602IN.htm
Any person convicted of a violation of this article or any provisions of said article for which no other penalty is provided shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Dollars ($5.00) and costs and not more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and costs, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of from one to six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
Firearm license address notice
binds: The licensee (license to carry stun guns, concealed pistols or revolvers) · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 5, 2026 or later
The changing of a permanent address
Who this covers, exactly
Within thirty (30) days after the changing of a permanent address, notify the Department of Public Safety in writing of such change.
If missed
Failure to notify the Department of Public Safety shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and shall be enforceable by a summons.
Statute Miss. Code Ann. Section 45-9-101(1)(a) and (9), reproduced in 2025 H.B. 1602, Section 46 (brought forward) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1602IN.htm
the Department of Public Safety is authorized to issue licenses to carry stun guns, concealed pistols or revolvers ... (9) Within thirty (30) days after the changing of a permanent address, or within thirty (30) days after having a license lost or destroyed, the licensee shall notify the Department of Public Safety in writing of such change or loss.
Statute Miss. Code Ann. Section 45-9-101(9), reproduced in 2025 H.B. 1602, Section 46 (brought forward) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1602IN.htm
Failure to notify the Department of Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and shall be enforceable by a summons.
Medicaid CHIP address report
binds: Someone who is eligible for Medicaid or CHIP · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
A change in address
Who this covers, exactly
Report a change in address. Changes affecting Medicaid or CHIP eligibility may be reported by email, fax or phone.
Agency guidance Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Eligibility Reporting Requirements, Address or Living Arrangement verified Oct 2026
https://medicaid.ms.gov/medicaid-coverage/member-services/reporting-requirements/
Someone who is eligible for Medicaid or CHIP must report changes that could affect Medicaid or CHIP eligibility. Changes to report include: ... Address or Living Arrangement: A change in address or a change in someone’s living arrangement must be reported. A Medicaid or CHIP recipient who moves in or out of the household or enters or leaves a nursing or medical facility must be reported within 10 days of the change.
Agency guidance Mississippi Division of Medicaid, How to Report Eligibility Changes or Updates verified Oct 2026
https://medicaid.ms.gov/medicaid-coverage/member-services/reporting-requirements/
Changes affecting Medicaid or CHIP eligibility may be reported in a variety of ways: By Email: Email the change or update to: Medicaid.application@medicaid.ms.gov By Fax: Fax the information to the Bureau of Eligibility at: (601) 576-4164 By Phone: Call the regional office that handles your case at the number, or the Bureau of Eligibility toll-free at (800) 421-2408
Agency guidance Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Eligibility Reporting Requirements, ten-day change-reporting clock verified Oct 2026
https://medicaid.ms.gov/medicaid-coverage/member-services/reporting-requirements/
All changes MUST be reported within 10 days after the change happens (or within 10 days after the beneficiary realizes the change has taken place.)
TANF head household move report
binds: The parent/caretaker relative for TANF households · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
The head of household moves out of state
Who this covers, exactly
Report if the head of household moves out of state. Such a change in household composition must be reported within five (5) days.
Form instructions MDHS-EA-946, revised October 1, 2026, page 1, TANF household-composition change verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/EA-946-Change-Reporting-Fillable-Form-English.pdf
For TANF households, the parent/caretaker relative must report if the head of household moves out of state and when it becomes clear that a TANF child will be out of the home for more than thirty (30) days. Such a change in household composition must be reported within five (5) days.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Human Services, SNAP/TANF Change Reporting Form (MDHS EA Form 946) verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/help/snap/forms/
Use the SNAP/TANF Change Reporting Form (MDHS EA Form 946) to report any changes to your household’s circumstances, including a change in your income, someone moving into or out of your household, changes in your rent or mortgage amount, and more.
Form instructions MDHS-EA-946, revised October 1, 2026, page 1, reporting start; TANF bullet supplies the distinct five-day duration verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/EA-946-Change-Reporting-Fillable-Form-English.pdf
All households are required to report the following changes in circumstances within 10 days of the date the change became known to the household:
Unemployment address report
binds: You, even after you stop filing or exhaust your benefits · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
A change of address
Who this covers, exactly
Report a change of address even after you stop filing or exhaust your benefits. Notify the MDES Call Center as soon as possible.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Unemployment FAQs, contact information after benefits stop verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-faqs/
Q. Do I need to update my contact information even if I’m no longer receiving Unemployment Benefits? A. You must report a change of address even after you stop filing or exhaust your benefits.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Unemployment FAQs, address changes verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-faqs/
What do I do if my address changes? Notify the MDES Call Center as soon as possible.
Unemployment new claims center
binds: You, even after you stop filing or exhaust your benefits · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
You move to another state
Who this covers, exactly
Report immediately to the claims center nearest your new address.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Unemployment FAQs, moving out of the area or to another state verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-faqs/
If you move out of the area, or to another state, you must report immediately to the claims center nearest your new address.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Unemployment FAQs, contact information and unemployment-benefit context verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-faqs/
Q. Do I need to update my contact information even if I’m no longer receiving Unemployment Benefits? A. You must report a change of address even after you stop filing or exhaust your benefits.
Unemployment destination work registration
binds: You, even after you stop filing or exhaust your benefits · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
You relocate to another state
Who this covers, exactly
Register for work with the state workforce agency within 9 days.
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Unemployment FAQs, contact information and destination workforce registration verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-faqs/
Q. Do I need to update my contact information even if I’m no longer receiving Unemployment Benefits? A. You must report a change of address even after you stop filing or exhaust your benefits. If you relocate to another state, you must register for work with the state workforce agency within 9 days.
Nurse party state application
binds: A multistate licensee whose primary state of residence is Mississippi · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Changes primary state of residence to another party state
Who this covers, exactly
Apply for a multistate license in the new party state.
On all application forms for multistate licensure in a party state, an applicant shall declare a primary state of residence. An active duty service member or the member’s spouse may retain the primary state of residence designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
Exceptions on record
NLC Rule 409
An active duty service member, or the member’s spouse, shall designate a primary state of residence where the service member or spouse has a current license in good standing. The service member or spouse may retain the primary state of residence designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
Regulation NLC Rule 402(2), effective January 2, 2024 verified Oct 2026
https://www.nursecompact.com/files/nlc_rules_2024.pdf
A multistate licensee who changes primary state of residence to another party state shall apply for a multistate license in the new party state within 60 days.
Regulation NLC Rule 402(1) verified Oct 2026
https://www.nursecompact.com/files/nlc_rules_2024.pdf
On all application forms for multistate licensure in a party state, an applicant shall declare a primary state of residence.
Agency guidance Mississippi Board of Nursing, Licensure by Endorsement, Nurse Licensure Compact verified Oct 2026
https://www.msbn.ms.gov/licensure-endorsement
Your Primary State of Residence (PSOR) is the state of your declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile. If Mississippi is your primary state of residence and you meet the Uniform Licensure Requirements you will be issued a multistate license.
Agency guidance NLC Rule 402.2 employer guidance, question 4 verified Oct 2026
https://www.nursecompact.com/files/60_day_rule_nurse_employers.pdf
The period begins when the nurse arrives in the new state with the intent of that state being the new PSOR.
Nurse former board notice
binds: A multistate licensee whose primary state of residence is Mississippi · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Permanently relocating to another compact state
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the former compact BON that you are no longer a resident.
An active duty service member or the member’s spouse may retain the primary state of residence designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
Exceptions on record
NLC Rule 409
An active duty service member, or the member’s spouse, shall designate a primary state of residence where the service member or spouse has a current license in good standing. The service member or spouse may retain the primary state of residence designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
Agency guidance Mississippi Board of Nursing, Licensure by Endorsement, What if I move to another compact state? verified Oct 2026
https://www.msbn.ms.gov/licensure-endorsement
Upon permanently relocating to another compact state, apply for licensure by endorsement and complete the Declaration of Primary State of Residence for the new home state ... Notify the former compact BON that you are no longer a resident.
Regulation NLC Rule 402(2) verified Oct 2026
https://www.nursecompact.com/files/nlc_rules_2024.pdf
A multistate licensee who changes primary state of residence to another party state shall apply for a multistate license in the new party state within 60 days.
Agency guidance Mississippi Board of Nursing, Nurse Licensure Compact verified Oct 2026
https://www.msbn.ms.gov/licensure-endorsement
Your Primary State of Residence (PSOR) is the state of your declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile. If Mississippi is your primary state of residence and you meet the Uniform Licensure Requirements you will be issued a multistate license.
PERS address update
binds: Inactive members and benefit recipients of PERS · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Change of address
Who this covers, exactly
To make a change to your account, submit a completed Form 1C, Change of Information. Inactive members and benefit recipients should sign and submit form directly to PERS, as Section 6 is not applicable to these individuals.
If an authorized representative signs this form, attach a copy of the durable power of attorney, conservatorship or guardianship papers, or other legal documents as proof of authority to sign this form.
Agency guidance PERS Retiree Resources, Change of Account Information verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/retiree-resources
For the protection of our retirees and members, PERS does not accept a change of address or change of beneficiary information over the telephone. To make a change to your account, submit a completed Form 1C, Change of Information.
Form instructions PERS Form 1C, section 5, revised August 23, 2016 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Forms/Form1C.pdf
Inactive members and benefit recipients should sign and submit form directly to PERS, as Section 6 is not applicable to these individuals.
Form instructions PERS Form 1C, section 5 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Forms/Form1C.pdf
If an authorized representative signs this form, attach a copy of the durable power of attorney, conservatorship or guardianship papers, or other legal documents as proof of authority to sign this form.
Supervision transfer request
binds: Probationers and parolees · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Transfer is requested
Who this covers, exactly
Several compact forms must be completed and an application fee of $50.00 must be submitted at the time the transfer is requested.
Probationers and parolees may submit application for transfer to another state by contacting his correctional Probation/Parole Agent, correctional case manager, or parole releasing authorities.
Sex offender address notice
binds: An offender required to register under this chapter · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Any change of address, including temporary lodging
Who this covers, exactly
Personally appear at a facility designated by the Department of Public Safety, or in a manner of the Department of Public Safety's choosing, including by electronic means, not less than ten (10) days before he intends to first reside at the new address.
Sex offender school status notice
binds: A registrant having a permanent or temporary residence in this state or employed or attending school in this state · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Any change in the status of a registrant's enrollment, employment or vocation at any public or private educational institution, including any secondary school, trade or professional institution or institution of higher education
Who this covers, exactly
Personally appear at a facility designated by the Department of Public Safety, or in a manner of the Department of Public Safety's choosing, including by electronic means, within three (3) business days of the change.
Statute 2026 S.B. 2126, Section 4, Miss. Code Ann. 45-33-29(2) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2126SG.htm
Upon any change in the status of a registrant's enrollment, employment or vocation at any public or private educational institution, including any secondary school, trade or professional institution or institution of higher education, the offender is required to personally appear at a facility designated by the Department of Public Safety, or in a manner of the Department of Public Safety's choosing, including by electronic means, within three (3) business days of the change.
Statute 2026 S.B. 2126, Section 3, Miss. Code Ann. 45-33-25(1)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2126SG.htm
Any person having a permanent or temporary residence in this state or who is employed or attending school in this state
Statute 2026 S.B. 2126, Section 7 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2126SG.htm
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2026.
Sex offender employment notice
binds: A registrant having a permanent or temporary residence in this state or employed or attending school in this state · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Any change of employment
Who this covers, exactly
Personally appear at a facility designated by the Department of Public Safety, or in a manner of the Department of Public Safety's choosing, including by electronic means, within three (3) business days of the change.
SNAP residence report
binds: Eligible SNAP households · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
A change in residence and any resulting shelter cost changes
Who this covers, exactly
Report a change in residence and any resulting shelter cost changes within 10 days of the date the household becomes aware of the change.
TANF residence report
binds: TANF recipient households · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
A change in residence and resulting shelter costs
Who this covers, exactly
Report changes in residence and resulting shelter costs within ten (10) days of the change becoming known to the household.
TANF households must report within five (5) days if the head of household moves out of state or it becomes clear that a child will be out of the household for more than 30 days.
Exceptions on record
MDHS Current TANF recipients, specific household changes
TANF households must report within five (5) days if one or both of the following changes occur: ... the head of household moves out of state ... it becomes clear that a child will be out of the household for more than 30 days.
Agency guidance MDHS Current TANF recipients, Reporting changes verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/help/tanf/current/
Changes in residence and resulting shelter costs
Agency guidance MDHS Current TANF recipients, Reporting changes verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/help/tanf/current/
For most changes, TANF recipient households must report within ten (10) days of the change becoming known to the household.
TANF child absence report
binds: Parent/caretaker relative for TANF households · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
It becomes clear that a TANF child will be out of the home more than thirty days
Who this covers, exactly
Report this change in household composition within five days.
Medicaid temporary absence report
binds: Recipient reporting a temporary absence from Mississippi · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Temporary absence from Mississippi
Who this covers, exactly
Reporting a temporary absence from Mississippi and giving information on purpose, plans and dates of departure and return.
PERS active address update
binds: Active members currently contributing to PERS · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Change of address
Who this covers, exactly
Submit completed Form 1C to the employer for submission to PERS.
Active members should sign and submit form to employer. Changes to Section 2 (name or address) will be submitted to PERS by the employer via monthly wage and contribution reports not via this form. If an authorized representative signs this form, attach a copy of the durable power of attorney, conservatorship or guardianship papers, or other legal documents as proof of authority to sign this form.
Agency guidance PERS Member Resources, Change of Account Information verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/member-resources
To make a change to your account, submit a completed Form 1C, Change of Information, to your employer for submission to PERS.
Form instructions PERS Form 1C, section 5 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Forms/Form1C.pdf
Active members (those currently contributing to PERS) should sign and submit form to employer for completion of Section 6.
Form instructions PERS Form 1C, section 6 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Forms/Form1C.pdf
Changes to Section 2 (name or address) will be submitted to PERS by the employer via monthly wage and contribution reports not via this form.
Form instructions PERS Form 1C, section 5 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Forms/Form1C.pdf
If an authorized representative signs this form, attach a copy of the durable power of attorney, conservatorship or guardianship papers, or other legal documents as proof of authority to sign this form.
Child support parent move report
binds: You, after you apply for child support services · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
You or the other parent moves
Who this covers, exactly
Report when you or the other parent moves, as a change that may affect your case.
Child support CP address report
binds: Custodial parent who has a change in residence or mailing address · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Residence or mailing address changes
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the local child-support office within seven days of the change.
ERS interstate departure prohibition
binds: An ERS offender · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Before the offender may leave the state of Mississippi during ERS
Who this covers, exactly
Do not leave the state of Mississippi at any time during ERS.
ISP residence approval
binds: Participant in the intensive supervision program · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Before the participant changes residence
Who this covers, exactly
Obtain approval from the correctional field officer before the participant changes residence.
Agency guidance MDOC published Intensive Supervision provisions, section 47-5-1007(6), page 3 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdoc.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/47-5-1001-47-5-1014.pdf
The participant shall obtain approval from the correctional field officer before the participant changes residence.
Agency guidance MDOC published Intensive Supervision provisions, section 47-5-1005(1)(c), page 2 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdoc.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/47-5-1001-47-5-1014.pdf
Except in case of a medical emergency and approval by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, or his designee, or by circuit court order for medical purposes, no participant in the intensive supervision program may leave the jurisdiction of the State of Mississippi.
ISP interstate departure restriction
binds: Participant in the Mississippi intensive supervision program · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Before a participant may leave the jurisdiction of the State of Mississippi
Who this covers, exactly
Do not leave Mississippi except a medical emergency with Commissioner or designee approval, or a circuit-court order for medical purposes.
Agency guidance MDOC published Intensive Supervision provisions, section 47-5-1005(1)(c), page 2 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mdoc.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/47-5-1001-47-5-1014.pdf
Except in case of a medical emergency and approval by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, or his designee, or by circuit court order for medical purposes, no participant in the intensive supervision program may leave the jurisdiction of the State of Mississippi.
Compact permitted travel return
binds: Supervised individual employed or attending treatment or medical appointments in the receiving state at the time the transfer request is submitted and permitted to travel for those purposes while the transfer request is being investigated · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Completion of the appointment or employment while the transfer request is being investigated
Who this covers, exactly
Return to the sending state daily, immediately upon completion of the appointment or employment.
Exceptions on record
ICAOS Rule 3.102(c)(1), full rules page 29
Travel is limited to what is necessary to report to work and perform the duties of the job or to attend treatment or medical appointments and return to the sending state.
Regulation ICAOS Rule 3.102(c)(2), full rules page 29 verified Oct 2026
https://interstatecompact.org/print/view/pdf/icaos_rules_print/page_all
The supervised individual shall return to the sending state daily, immediately upon completion of the appointment or employment,
Regulation ICAOS Rule 3.102(c), full rules page 29 verified Oct 2026
https://interstatecompact.org/print/view/pdf/icaos_rules_print/page_all
A supervised individual who is employed or attending treatment or medical appointments in the receiving state at the time the transfer request is submitted and has been permitted to travel to the receiving state for employment, treatment or medical appointment purposes may be permitted to continue to travel to the receiving state for these purposes while the transfer request is being investigated, provided that the following conditions are met:
Compact refused expedition wait
binds: Supervised individual whose expedited reporting instructions the receiving state does not agree to · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Receiving state does not agree that emergency circumstances exist
Who this covers, exactly
Do not proceed to the receiving state until acceptance under Rule 3.104-1.
Regulation ICAOS Rule 3.103-2(a)(1), full rules page 33 verified Oct 2026
https://interstatecompact.org/print/view/pdf/icaos_rules_print/page_all
A sending state may request that a receiving state agree to expedited reporting instructions for a supervised individual if the sending state believes that emergency circumstances exist and the receiving state agrees with that determination. If the receiving state does not agree with that determination, the supervised individual shall not proceed to the receiving state until an acceptance is received under Rule 3.104-1 Acceptance of Supervised Individual; Issuance of Reporting Instructions.
Sheep goat flock departure ID
binds: Flock owner or the owner’s agent of animals required to be officially identified · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Departure from the current flock of origin
Who this covers, exactly
Have official identification applied upon or before departure from the current flock of origin.
Sheep required to be officially identified include all sexually intact sheep unless specifically excluded, all sheep for exhibition, all sheep over 18 months of age, all sheep residing in noncompliant flocks, and all exposed, suspect, positive and high-risk sheep. Goats that require official identification include sexually intact goats that are registered or used for exhibition, all goats that have been commingled with sheep excluding limited contact, all goats residing in noncompliant flocks, and all exposed, suspect, positive and high-risk goats. Sheep and goats under 18 months of age moving directly to slaughter are excluded. Wether sheep for exhibition unless over 18 months of age and wether goats under 18 months of age for exhibition are excluded. Sheep moved for grazing or similar management reasons between premises owned or leased by their owner are excluded. Commercial goats raised and maintained apart from sheep, not registered and not used for exhibition, and pet goats not changing ownership do not require official identification. Flock means a group of sheep or goats residing on the same premises or under common ownership or supervision on two or more premises with animal interchange between the premises. Limited contact means incidental contact between animals away from the flock’s premises. Limited contact does not include contact with a female animal during or up to 30 days after she gave birth or aborted, or when there is visible vaginal discharge other than that associated with estrus. Limited contact does not include sharing an enclosure, sharing a section of a transport vehicle, or residing in other flocks for breeding or other purposes, except as allowed by Scrapie flock certification program standards. Flock of origin means the flock of birth for male animals and, for female animals, the flock in which the animal most recently resided in which it either was born, gave birth, or resided during lambing or kidding. Embryo transfer and artificial insemination equipment and surgical tools must be sterilized after each use in order for the contact to be considered limited contact. No person may remove or tamper with approved identification required to be on sheep or goats unless removed for medical reasons. New official identification must be applied as soon as possible and prior to commingling that could result in loss of identity. A record documenting the change of official identification must be made.
Exceptions on record
MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 105, goats official identification not required
Pet goats not changing ownership
MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 105, excluded sheep
Sheep under 18 months of age originating from outside the state of Mississippi moving into an approved terminal feedlot, and any sheep under 18 months of age moving directly to slaughter; Wether sheep for exhibition, unless over 18 months of age; and Sheep moved for grazing or similar management reasons provided that the sheep are moved from a premises owned or leased by the owner of the sheep to another premises owned or leased by the owner of the sheep.
MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 105, excluded goats
Goats under 18 months of age entering Mississippi moving into an approved terminal feedlot, and any goats under 18 months of age moving directly to slaughter; Wether goats under 18 months of age for exhibition; Commercial Goats (Raised for Meat and Fiber) raised and maintained apart from sheep, not registered and not used for exhibition. Pet goats not changing ownership
MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 112, limited contact movement and female-animal limits
Limited contact does not include any contact with a female animal during or up to 30 days after she gave birth or aborted or when there is any visible vaginal discharge other than that associated with estrus. Limited contact does not include any activity in which uninhibited contact occurs, such as sharing an enclosure, sharing a section of a transport vehicle, or residing in other flocks for breeding or other purposes, except as allowed by Scrapie flock certification program standards.
MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 112, limited contact
“Limited contact” means incidental contact between animals away from the flock’s premises
MBAH Chapter16 Rule112, limited contact equipment
Embryo transfer and artificial insemination equipment and surgical tools must be sterilized after each use in order for the contact to be considered limited contact.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 105, amended February 5, 2024 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
Animals required to be officially identified shall have official identification applied upon, or before, departure from the current flock of origin by the flock owner or the owner’s agent.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 105, required sheep verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
Sheep required to be officially identified include All sexually intact sheep, unless specifically excluded in these regulations; All sheep for exhibition; All sheep over 18 months of age; All sheep residing in noncompliant flocks; All exposed, suspect, positive and high-risk sheep;
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 105, required goats verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
Goats that require official identification include: Sexually intact goats that are registered. Sexually intact goats used for exhibition All goats that have been commingled with sheep, excluding limited contact; All goats residing in noncompliant flocks; and All exposed, suspect, positive and high-risk goats.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 112, Flock verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
“Flock” means a group of sheep or goats, or a mixture of both species, residing on the same premises or under common ownership or supervision on two or more premises with animal interchange between the premises. Changes in ownership of part or all of a flock do not change the identity of the flock or the regulatory requirements applicable to the flock.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 112, Flock of origin verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
“Flock of origin” means the flock of birth for male animals and, for female animals, means the flock in which the animal most recently resided in which it either was born, gave birth, or resided during lambing or kidding.
Regulation MBAH Chapter16 Rule106 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
No person may remove or tamper with any approved means of identification required to be on sheep or goats, unless the identification must be removed for medical reasons, in which case new official identification must be applied to the animal as soon as possible and prior to commingling that could result in the loss of identity of the animal. A record documenting the change of official identification must be made.
Sheep goat departure records
binds: Owners of animals that require official ID · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
An animal that requires official ID leaves the flock
Who this covers, exactly
Records on every animal that requires official ID shall be maintained for five years from the time the animal leaves the flock.
For animals not born in the flock, records must include the flock-of-origin number or the previous owner’s name and address, date of acquisition, a description of the animal (sheep or goat, and breed or class), and flock of birth, if known. The owner shall maintain a record of the name and address of the market or buyer, the date, the number of animals sold, and a description of the animals (sheep or goat, and breed or class) for all animals moved from the flock.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 107.01 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
Records on every animal that requires official ID shall be maintained for five years from the time the animal leaves the flock or dies.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 107.01 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
Record keeping requirements for owners.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 107.01, official ID population verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
Records on every animal that requires official ID shall be maintained
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 107.01, animals not born in flock verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
For animals not born in the flock, records must include the flock-of-origin number or the previous owner’s name and address, date of acquisition, a description of the animal (sheep or goat, and breed or class), and flock of birth, if known.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 107.01, animals moved verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-16/
The owner shall maintain a record of the name and address of the market or buyer, the date, the number of animals sold, and a description of the animals (sheep or goat, and breed or class) for all animals moved from the flock.
Scrapie flock exit permit
binds: A sexually intact animal in an infected or source flock · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Before an animal is moved from an infected or source flock
Who this covers, exactly
A sexually intact animal shall not be moved from an infected or source flock except under permit from the state veterinarian.
Infected and source flocks will be quarantined by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health upon the determination of their status. A written flock cleanup plan shall be signed by the owner of an infected or source flock, and the requirements set out in the plan shall be adhered to until its completion. Quarantine means an imposed restriction prohibiting movement of animals to any location without specific written permits.
Exceptions on record
MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 110
Infected and source flocks will be quarantined by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health upon the determination of their status. A written flock cleanup plan shall be signed by the owner of an infected or source flock, and the requirements set out in the plan shall be adhered to until its completion.
MBAH Chapter 16 Rule 112, Quarantine
“Quarantine” means an imposed restriction prohibiting movement of animals to any location without specific written permits.
Equine intrastate EIA copy
binds: Equidae moving within the state · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Equidae moving within the state
Who this covers, exactly
Equidae shall be accompanied by the original copy of a negative valid equine infectious anemia (EIA) test.
A valid EIA test shall be one that is negative, has been performed at a laboratory approved by the State Veterinarian, and issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian, within the past 12 months. The State Veterinarian may authorize the movement of infected animals to approved facilities for research purposes. With approval of the State Veterinarian or his designated inspector, the animal may be sold for slaughter to bona fide slaughter buyers. E.I.A. reactors must be permitted on Form 1-27 provided by the inspector for movement from farm to sale and/or from sale to slaughter establishment.
Exceptions on record
MBAH Chapter10 Rule107, infected animals
The State Veterinarian may authorize the movement of infected animals to approved facilities for research purposes.
MBAH Chapter10 Rule104
With approval of the State Veterinarian or his designated inspector, the animal may be sold for slaughter to bona fide slaughter buyers. E.I.A. reactors must be permitted on Form 1-27 provided by the inspector for movement from farm to sale and/or from sale to slaughter establishment
Regulation MBAH Chapter 10 Rule 100, intrastate movement verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-10/
All equidae moving within the state for any reason shall be accompanied by the original copy of a negative valid equine infectious anemia (EIA) test.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 10 Rule 100, valid EIA test verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-10/
A valid EIA test shall be one that is negative, has been performed at a laboratory approved by the State Veterinarian, and issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian, within the past 12 months.
Isolated equine relocation notice
binds: Owner of an isolated horse infected with equine infectious anemia · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
It becomes necessary to relocate the isolated equine
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the State Veterinarian.
The owner of a positive horse is required to keep his reactor isolated from all negative horses. The isolation facility must be approved by an authorized representative of the Board of Animal Health. Positive animals moving interstate must meet applicable regulations of the state of destination as well as Federal regulations. Minimum standards for an approved isolation facility shall be a plot or pasture located a minimum of 200 yards from any other horse enclosure, or horse, or other equidae, except another positive E.I.A. reactor. The owner of a positive horse shall relocate his horse in order to maintain the proscribed isolation distance from any negative horses that move adjacent to the reactor.
Exceptions on record
MBAH Chapter 10 Rule 106
The owner of a positive horse is required to keep his reactor isolated from all negative horses.
MBAH Chapter 10 Rule 104
Quarantine of the infected, branded, horse until death in an isolation facility on the owner’s premises or elsewhere, and said isolation facility to be approved by an authorized representative of the Board of Animal Health.
MBAH Chapter 10 Rule 107
Positive animals moving interstate must meet applicable regulations of the state of destination as well as Federal regulations.
MBAH Chapter10 Rule104
Minimum standards for an approved isolation facility shall be a plot or pasture located a minimum of 200 yards from any other horse enclosure, or horse, or other equidae, except another know E.I.A. Reactor.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 10 Rule 106 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-10/
The owner of an isolated equine shall notify the State Veterinarian when it becomes necessary to relocate an isolated equine.
Regulation MBAH Chapter 10 Rule 104 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-10/
Any horse or other equidae found to be infected with equine infectious anemia shall be isolated or sold for slaughter within seven days of branding.
Regulation MBAH Chapter10 Rule106 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/chapter-10/
The owner of a positive horse shall relocate his horse in order to maintain the proscribed isolation distance from any negative horses that move adjacent to the reactor.
Exotic livestock intrastate movement permit
binds: Person or entity owning exotic livestock, including semen and embryos · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Prior to movement of exotic livestock, including semen and embryos, within the state of Mississippi
Who this covers, exactly
A permit from the Board of Animal Health is required prior to movement of exotic livestock, including semen and embryos, within the state of Mississippi.
Exotic Livestock includes all exotic hooved or cloven-footed animals, all non-native cervids, exotic ruminants, non-domestic camelids, non-domestic swine, raised or maintained in captivity for the production of meat and other products, for sport, or for exhibition. White-tailed deer are not exotic livestock. It is illegal to import or move white-tailed deer in the state of Mississippi.
Exceptions on record
MBAH Exotic Livestock, white-tailed deer exclusion
White-tailed deer are not exotic livestock.
MBAH Exotic Livestock, white-tailed deer restriction
It is illegal to import or move white-tailed deer in the state of Mississippi.
Agency guidance MBAH Exotic Livestock, Movement and Import Requirements verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/animals/exotics/exotic-livestock/
Movement of all exotic livestock (including semen and embryos) requires a permit from the Board of Animal Health prior to animal movement. This includes import of exotic livestock from out-of-state and movement of exotic livestock within the state of Mississippi.
Agency guidance MBAH Exotic Livestock, Ownership Requirements verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/animals/exotics/exotic-livestock/
An Exotic Livestock Facility Permit is required for any person or entity owning exotic livestock in Mississippi.
Agency guidance MBAH Exotic Livestock, definition verified Oct 2026
https://www.mbah.ms.gov/animals/exotics/exotic-livestock/
“Exotic Livestock” includes all exotic hooved or cloven-footed animals, to include all non-native cervids, exotic ruminants, non-domestic camelids, non-domestic swine, raised or maintained in captivity for the production of meat and other products, for sport, or for exhibition.
Income tax return
binds: Taxpayer who is a part-year Mississippi resident or a Non-Resident with Mississippi income that exceeds allowable deductions and exemptions · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
Taxable-year income exceeds allowable deductions and exemptions
Who this covers, exactly
File Form 80-205, Non-Resident or Part-Year Resident Individual Income Tax Return. Total income is reported in order to prorate exemptions and deductions.
If you perform services partly in and partly out of the state, only the wages you are paid for the services performed in Mississippi are subject to Mississippi income tax. A non-resident taxpayer with only Mississippi gambling winnings and/or losses should not file a Mississippi tax return. A servicemember shall neither lose nor acquire a residence or domicile for purposes of taxation solely in compliance with military orders. A spouse shall neither lose nor acquire a residence or domicile solely to be with the servicemember in compliance with military orders. For any taxable year of the marriage, a servicemember and spouse may elect the residence or domicile of the servicemember, the residence or domicile of the spouse, or the permanent duty station of the servicemember. If you receive an extension of time to file your federal income tax return, you are automatically allowed an extension of time to file your Mississippi income tax return. Attach a copy of your federal extension (federal Form 4868) when you file. An extension of time to file does not extend the time to pay any tax due. Compensation of a servicemember for military service shall not be deemed to be income for services performed or from sources within a tax jurisdiction if the servicemember is not a resident or domiciliary of the jurisdiction in which the servicemember is serving in compliance with military orders. Income for services performed by the spouse of a servicemember shall not be deemed to be income for services performed or from sources within a tax jurisdiction if the spouse is not a resident or domiciliary of the jurisdiction in which the income is earned because the spouse is in the jurisdiction solely to be with the servicemember serving in compliance with military orders.
Exceptions on record
DOR Income Tax FAQ, services partly within Mississippi
If you perform services partly in and partly out of the state, only the wages you are paid for the services performed in Mississippi are subject to Mississippi income tax.
DOR Income Tax FAQ, nonresident gambling income
A non-resident taxpayer with only Mississippi gambling winnings and/or losses should not file a Mississippi tax return.
50 USC4001(a)(1), retained original captured September20,2026; law text through September19,2026
A servicemember shall neither lose nor acquire a residence or domicile for purposes of taxation with respect to the person, personal property, or income of the servicemember by reason of being absent or present in any tax jurisdiction of the United States solely in compliance with military orders.
50 USC4001(a)(2), same retained original
A spouse of a servicemember shall neither lose nor acquire a residence or domicile for purposes of taxation with respect to the person, personal property, or income of the spouse by reason of being absent or present in any tax jurisdiction of the United States solely to be with the servicemember in compliance with the servicemember's military orders.
50 USC4001(a)(3), same retained original
For any taxable year of the marriage, a servicemember and the spouse of such servicemember may elect to use for purposes of taxation, regardless of the date on which the marriage of the servicemember and the spouse occurred, any of the following: (A) The residence or domicile of the servicemember. (B) The residence or domicile of the spouse. (C) The permanent duty station of the servicemember.
50 USC4001(b), same retained original
Compensation of a servicemember for military service shall not be deemed to be income for services performed or from sources within a tax jurisdiction of the United States if the servicemember is not a resident or domiciliary of the jurisdiction in which the servicemember is serving in compliance with military orders.
50 USC4001(c), same retained original
Income for services performed by the spouse of a servicemember shall not be deemed to be income for services performed or from sources within a tax jurisdiction of the United States if the spouse is not a resident or domiciliary of the jurisdiction in which the income is earned because the spouse is in the jurisdiction solely to be with the servicemember serving in compliance with military orders.
DOR Income Tax FAQ, filing extension
If you receive an extension of time to file your federal income tax return, you are automatically allowed an extension of time to file your Mississippi income tax return. You will need to attach a copy of your federal extension (federal Form 4868 ) with your Mississippi income tax return when you file. An extension of time to file does not extend the time to pay any tax due.
Tax postfiling address notice
binds: You, if you move after filing your Mississippi income tax return · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Move after filing the Mississippi income tax return
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Department of Revenue of the new address by letter. Include name, correct address, social security number, contact number and detailed explanation.
Catastrophe account withdrawal
binds: Taxpayer with a Mississippi catastrophe savings account · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Home is sold and the taxpayer moves out of state
Who this covers, exactly
Withdraw funds from the catastrophe savings account.
If the taxpayer moves to a state that also has a catastrophe savings account, they would still need to withdraw the funds from the Mississippi catastrophe savings account and report it as taxable income to Mississippi in the year the funds are withdrawn.
Exceptions on record
DOR Income Tax FAQ, destination also offers catastrophe account
No, if the taxpayer moves to a state that also has a catastrophe savings account, they would still need to withdraw the funds from the Mississippi catastrophe savings account and report it as taxable income to Mississippi in the year the funds are withdrawn.
Agency guidance DOR Income Tax FAQ, catastrophe savings account sale and interstate move verified Oct 2026
https://www.dor.ms.gov/individual/individual-income-tax-frequently-asked-questions
If the home is sold and the taxpayer moves out of state, the funds in the account would have not been used for the intended purpose (provide reimbursement for deductible amounts and other uninsured portions of risks of loss to owners of residential property from a windstorm) and the funds would need to be withdrawn from the account and reported as taxable income to Mississippi in the year the funds are withdrawn.
Catastrophe account income report
binds: Taxpayer whose account funds are withdrawn after the home is sold and the taxpayer moves out of state · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Account funds are withdrawn after the home is sold and taxpayer moves out of state
Who this covers, exactly
Funds are reported as taxable income to Mississippi in the year the funds are withdrawn.
Agency guidance DOR Income Tax FAQ, catastrophe savings account reporting year verified Oct 2026
https://www.dor.ms.gov/individual/individual-income-tax-frequently-asked-questions
If the home is sold and the taxpayer moves out of state, the funds in the account would have not been used for the intended purpose ... and the funds would need to be withdrawn from the account and reported as taxable income to Mississippi in the year the funds are withdrawn.
Homestead status change notice
binds: Persons who are receiving homestead exemption · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Changes in property description, ownership, use or occupancy since January 1 of the preceding year
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the county tax assessor of the homestead status change.
Statute 2026 HB1385 section2,27-33-33(1)(i),page9 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1385SG.pdf
persons who are receiving homestead exemption that the tax assessor must be notified if changes have occurred in the status of the homestead in the property description, ownership, use or occupancy since January 1 of the preceding year
Statute 2026 HB1385 section2,27-33-33(1),page7 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1385SG.pdf
The county tax assessor shall perform such duties
Statute 2026 HB1385 section1,27-33-31(3),pages6–7 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1385SG.pdf
any person who violates such law through fraudulent application or by willful failure to notify the tax assessor of changes in the status of the homestead, when required to do so under subsection (1)(a) of this section, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction may be punished by a fine of not ... more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both.
Homestead status change reapplication
binds: Person still eligible for homestead exemption after changes in homestead status · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Changes in property description, ownership, use or occupancy since January 1 of the preceding year and still eligible for homestead exemption
Who this covers, exactly
File a new application with the county tax assessor and provide all the information required for the initial application.
The person is still eligible for homestead exemption. The requirement to file a new application shall not apply to a surviving spouse who is still eligible for homestead exemption. If the deceased spouse qualified for the exemption provided in Section 27-33-67(2), but the surviving spouse does not qualify for such exemption, the surviving spouse must file a new application. In cases where the Governor declares by written proclamation that the courthouse or other place that the tax assessor’s office may be located is damaged to such an extent that it is not possible to accept applications, the Governor may extend the period for filing by a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Make separate applications to the respective assessors if the property claimed for exemption lies in two counties, first with the assessor of the county of residence, and then with the assessor of the other county, submitting at the same time two copies of the first application, certified by the chancery clerk as specified by Section 27-33-23(f). The requirement to file a new application shall not apply to any conveyance of homestead property whereby the grantor reserves a life estate interest in the property. No applicant shall be required to produce a copy of any closing statement or disclosure in order to qualify for homestead exemption. If the deceased spouse qualified for the exemption provided in Section 27-33-67(2), but the surviving spouse’s age or disability status is unknown, the surviving spouse shall be rolled to the primary applicant position on the homestead exemption application and the level of exemption shall be changed to the exemption provided for in Section 27-33-67(1).
Exceptions on record
2026 HB1385 section1,27-33-31(1)(a),page2
However, the requirement to file a new application shall not apply to a surviving spouse who is still eligible for homestead exemption. If the deceased spouse qualified for the exemption provided in Section 27-33-67(2), but the surviving spouse does not qualify for such exemption, the surviving spouse must file a new application for homestead exemption.
2026 HB1385 section1,27-33-31(1)(b),page2
In cases where the Governor declares by written proclamation that the courthouse or other place that the tax assessor's office may be located is damaged to such an extent that it is not possible to accept applications for homestead exemption, then the Governor may extend the period for filing by a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
2026 SB2882 section1,27-33-31(1)(a),Law429,approvedMarch30,effectiveJanuary1,2026
In addition, the requirement to file a new application for homestead exemption shall not apply to any conveyance of homestead property whereby the grantor reserves a life estate interest in the property.
2026 SB2882 section1,27-33-31(1)(l)
No applicant shall be required to produce a copy of any closing statement or disclosure in order to qualify for homestead exemption.
2026 HB1380 section1,27-33-31(1)(a),page2,Law414,effectiveJuly1,2026
If the deceased spouse qualified for the exemption provided in Section 27-33-67(2), but the surviving ... spouse's age or disability status is unknown, the surviving spouse shall be rolled to the primary applicant position on the homestead exemption application and the level of exemption shall be changed to the exemption provided for in Section 27-33-67(1).
Statute 2026 HB1385 section1,27-33-31(1)(a),page2 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1385SG.pdf
In the event changes have occurred in the status of the homestead in the property description, ownership, use or occupancy since January 1 of the preceding year, and in the event such person is still eligible for homestead exemption, he shall file a new application and provide all the information required under this section as for the initial application.
Statute 2026 HB1385 section1,27-33-31(1)(a),page1 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1385SG.pdf
He shall make written application to the county tax ... assessor on the prescribed form, on or before the first day of ... April.
Statute 2026 HB1385 section1,27-33-31(1)(d),page3 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1300-1399/HB1385SG.pdf
He shall make separate applications, as provided above, to the respective assessors if the property claimed for exemption lies in two (2) counties, first with the assessor of the county of residence, and then with the assessor of the other county, submitting at the same time two (2) copies of the first application, certified by the chancery clerk as specified by Section 27-33-23(f).
License plate address change method
binds: You, changing the address for a license plate · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Change of address for a license plate
Who this covers, exactly
Contact the local county Tax Collector’s office to change the address.
Insurance license residential address update
binds: Licensee with a resident address change request · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Resident address change request
Who this covers, exactly
The resident address must be changed by the licensee. Mail the address-change form, fax 601-359-1951, or scan and email to licensing@mid.ms.gov.
Insurance license nonresident transition
binds: You, requesting change of resident Mississippi license to non-resident Mississippi license · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Requesting the resident to non-resident license change
Who this covers, exactly
Activation of new resident license required within 90 days or MS license will cancel.
Form instructions MID address/licensing request form,Rev06-22,page1 verified Oct 2026
https://www.mid.ms.gov/licensing/pdf/DuplCertReq_update.pdf
I am requesting to change my resident Mississippi license # ... to a non-resident Mississippi license. (Activation of new resident license required within 90 days or MS license will cancel)
Registry vehicle change
binds: A registrant · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Any change of vehicle information
Who this covers, exactly
Report the change on an appropriate form supplied by the department within three (3) business days of the change.
Registry communications change
binds: A registrant · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Any change of e-mail address or addresses, instant message address or addresses, or any other designation used in Internet communications, postings or telephone communications
Who this covers, exactly
Report the change on an appropriate form supplied by the department within three (3) business days of the change.
Statute 2026 SB2126 section4, 45-33-29(5) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2126SG.htm
Upon any change of e-mail address or addresses, instant message address or addresses, or any other designation used in Internet communications, postings or telephone communications, a registrant is required to report the change on an appropriate form supplied by the department within three (3) business days of the change.
Registry department information change
binds: A registrant · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Any change of information deemed by the department to be necessary to the state's policy to assist local law enforcement agencies' efforts to protect their communities
Who this covers, exactly
Report the change on an appropriate form supplied by the department within three (3) business days of the change.
Statute 2026 SB2126 section4, 45-33-29(6) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2126SG.htm
Upon any change of information deemed by the department to be necessary to the state's policy to assist local law enforcement agencies' efforts to protect their communities, a registrant is required to report the change on an appropriate form supplied by the department within three (3) business days of the change.
Registry continuation
binds: The offender · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Any sex offense conviction
Who this covers, exactly
Continue registration for any sex offense conviction.
Unless the conviction is set aside in any post-conviction proceeding, the offender receives a pardon, the charge is dismissed or the offender has received a court order pursuant to this section relieving him of the duty to register. Upon submission of the appropriate documentation to the department of one (1) of these occurrences, registration duties will be discontinued.
Exceptions on record
2013 SB2732 section3,45-33-47(4)
Upon submission of the appropriate documentation to the department of one (1) of these occurrences, registration duties will be discontinued.
Statute 2013 SB2732 section3,45-33-47(4) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2013/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2732SG.htm
The offender will be required to continue registration for any sex offense conviction unless the conviction is set aside in any post-conviction proceeding, the offender receives a pardon, the charge is dismissed or the offender has received a court order pursuant to this section relieving him of the duty to register.
Registry periodic reregistration
binds: All other registrants · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Reregistration
Who this covers, exactly
Personally appear at a facility designated by the Department of Public Safety, or in a manner of the Department of Public Safety’s choosing, including by electronic means, to reregister every ninety (90) days.
Reregistration includes the submission of current information and photograph to the department and the verification of registration information, including the street address and telephone number of the registrant; name, street address and telephone number of the registrant’s employment or status at a school, along with any other registration information that may need to be verified and the payment of any required fees.
Statute 2020 HB1371 section13,45-33-31(1)(b) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1371SG.htm
All other registrants are required to personally appear at a facility designated by the Department of Public Safety, or in a manner of the Department of Public Safety's choosing, including by electronic means, to reregister every ninety (90) days.
Statute 2020 HB1371 section13,45-33-31(2) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1371SG.htm
Reregistration includes the submission of current information and photograph to the department and the verification of registration information, including the street address and telephone number of the registrant; name, street address and telephone number of the registrant's employment or status at a school, along with any other registration information that may need to be verified and the payment of any required fees.
Registry monitored reregistration
binds: Registrants who are in compliance with a program of electronic monitoring under this chapter · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Reregistration
Who this covers, exactly
Reregister annually.
Statute 2020 HB1371 section13,45-33-31(1)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1371SG.htm
Registrants who are in compliance with a program of electronic monitoring under this chapter are required to reregister annually.
Statute 2020 HB1371 section13,45-33-31(2) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1371SG.htm
Reregistration includes the submission of current information and photograph to the department and the verification of registration information, including the street address and telephone number of the registrant; name, street address and telephone number of the registrant's employment or status at a school, along with any other registration information that may need to be verified and the payment of any required fees.
School enrollment certification
binds: A parent, guardian or custodian of a compulsory-school-age child in this state · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Administration of this section
Who this covers, exactly
Complete a certification of enrollment. The certificate of enrollment shall be returned to the school attendance officer where the child resides on or before August 15 of each year.
In the event the child has been enrolled in a public school within fifteen (15) calendar days after the first day of the school year as required in subsection (6), the parent or custodian may, at a later date, enroll the child in a legitimate nonpublic school or legitimate home instruction program and send the certificate of enrollment to the school attendance officer and be in compliance with this subsection.
Exceptions on record
2026 SB2103 section6,37-13-91(3)
In the event the child has been enrolled in a public school within fifteen (15) calendar days after the first day of the school year as required in subsection (6), the parent or custodian may, at a later date, enroll the child in a legitimate nonpublic school or legitimate home instruction program and send the certificate of enrollment to the school attendance officer and be in compliance with this subsection.
School notice compliance
binds: Any parent, guardian or custodian found by the school attendance officer to be in noncompliance with this section · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Written notice of the noncompliance by the school attendance officer
Who this covers, exactly
Comply with this subsection within ten (10) days after the notice.
PERS retiree reemployment notice
binds: A PERS retiree and the covered employer · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Return to employment with a covered employer after retirement
Who this covers, exactly
Notify PERS in writing within five days of the reemployment and provide the conditions under which you are being reemployed.
Notification must be repeated each new fiscal year of post-retirement employment.
Agency guidance PERS Retiree Handbook,February26,2026,page20 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Handbooks/Retiree_Handbook.pdf
If you decide to return to employment with a covered employer after you retire, you and the employer must notify PERS in writing within five days of the reemployment and provide the conditions under which you are being reemployed.
Agency guidance PERS Retiree Handbook,page20 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Handbooks/Retiree_Handbook.pdf
Notification must be repeated each new fiscal year of post-retirement employment.
Agency guidance PERS Retiree Handbook,page20, audience only; old90-day separation superseded by HB4073 verified Oct 2026
https://www.pers.ms.gov/Content/Handbooks/Retiree_Handbook.pdf
No PERS retiree (whether service or disability)
Statute 2026 HB4073 section19,25-11-127(4),effectiveJuly1,2026 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4073SG.htm
Notice shall be given in writing to the executive director, setting forth the facts upon which the employment is being made, and the notice shall be given within five (5) days from the date of employment and also from the date of termination of the employment.
PERS return agreement
binds: The employer and the employee · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Return to work under paragraph (c)
Who this covers, exactly
A written agreement must be executed after the conclusion of the thirty-day separation period detailing the covered employment position, the full salary for the position, and the percentage of salary the employee returning to work will receive as compensation.
At compensation in an amount not to exceed eighty percent (80%) of the salary in effect for the position at the time of employment. No retiree may return to work under this paragraph (c) as an elected official, a K-12 school superintendent, or an administrator at a university or a community or junior college. No retiree whose retirement allowance is subject to an actuarial reduction, other than as a result of taking a partial lump-sum distribution or any other optional benefit under Section 25-11-115, may return to work under this paragraph (c).
Exceptions on record
2026 HB4073 section19,25-11-127(4)(c)
No retiree may return to work under this paragraph (c) as an elected official, a K-12 school superintendent, or an administrator at a university or a community or junior college. No retiree whose retirement allowance is subject to an actuarial reduction, other than as a result of taking a partial lump-sum distribution or any other optional benefit under Section 25-11-115, may return to work under this paragraph (c).
PERS return agreement signature
binds: The employer and the employee · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Agreement under paragraph (c)
Who this covers, exactly
The employer and the employee must sign the agreement and provide a copy to the system.
At compensation in an amount not to exceed eighty percent (80%) of the salary in effect for the position at the time of employment. No retiree may return to work under this paragraph (c) as an elected official, a K-12 school superintendent, or an administrator at a university or a community or junior college. No retiree whose retirement allowance is subject to an actuarial reduction, other than as a result of taking a partial lump-sum distribution or any other optional benefit under Section 25-11-115, may return to work under this paragraph (c).
Exceptions on record
2026 HB4073 section19,25-11-127(4)(c)
No retiree may return to work under this paragraph (c) as an elected official, a K-12 school superintendent, or an administrator at a university or a community or junior college. No retiree whose retirement allowance is subject to an actuarial reduction, other than as a result of taking a partial lump-sum distribution or any other optional benefit under Section 25-11-115, may return to work under this paragraph (c).
PERS return agreement amendment
binds: The employer and the employee · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Execution of the amendment to the terms and conditions of the agreement
Who this covers, exactly
Any subsequent amendment to the terms and conditions of the agreement must be in writing, signed by both the employer and the employee, and provided to the system within twenty (20) working days of the execution of the amendment.
At compensation in an amount not to exceed eighty percent (80%) of the salary in effect for the position at the time of employment. No retiree may return to work under this paragraph (c) as an elected official, a K-12 school superintendent, or an administrator at a university or a community or junior college. No retiree whose retirement allowance is subject to an actuarial reduction, other than as a result of taking a partial lump-sum distribution or any other optional benefit under Section 25-11-115, may return to work under this paragraph (c).
Exceptions on record
2026 HB4073 section19,25-11-127(4)(c)
No retiree may return to work under this paragraph (c) as an elected official, a K-12 school superintendent, or an administrator at a university or a community or junior college. No retiree whose retirement allowance is subject to an actuarial reduction, other than as a result of taking a partial lump-sum distribution or any other optional benefit under Section 25-11-115, may return to work under this paragraph (c).
Joint legal custody information
binds: The parties · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
An award of joint legal custody
Who this covers, exactly
Exchange information concerning the health, education and welfare of the minor child, and confer with one another in the exercise of decision-making rights, responsibilities and authority.
Joint physical legal custody information
binds: The parents or parties · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
An award of joint physical and legal custody
Who this covers, exactly
Exchange information concerning the health, education and welfare of the minor child; unless allocated, apportioned or decreed, confer with one another in the exercise of decision-making rights, responsibilities and authority.
Unless allocated, apportioned or decreed.
Statute 2026 HB1662 section1,93-5-24(3)(e) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1662SG.htm
An award of joint physical and legal custody obligates the parties to exchange information concerning the health, education and welfare of the minor child, and unless allocated, apportioned or decreed, the parents or parties shall confer with one another in the exercise of decision-making rights, responsibilities and authority.
Retained vehicle registration renewal
binds: You, if you own a vehicle in Mississippi · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Motor vehicle registration renewal
Who this covers, exactly
Renew your motor vehicle registration every year.
If you do not receive a renewal notice, you are still responsible for renewing your registration on time.
Exceptions on record
DOR Motor Vehicle Registration and Renewal,Renewals
If you do not receive a renewal notice, you are still responsible for renewing your registration on time.
School attendance
binds: A parent, guardian or custodian of a compulsory-school-age child in this state · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
The period of time that the child is of compulsory school age
Who this covers, exactly
Cause the child to enroll in and attend a public school or legitimate nonpublic school for the period of time that the child is of compulsory school age.
When a compulsory-school-age child is physically, mentally or emotionally incapable of attending school as determined by the appropriate school official based upon sufficient medical documentation; when enrolled in and pursuing a course of special education, remedial education or education for children with physical or mental disadvantages or disabilities; or when being educated in a legitimate home instruction program.
Exceptions on record
2026 SB2103 section6,37-13-91(3)(a)
When a compulsory-school-age child is physically, mentally or emotionally incapable of attending school as determined by the appropriate school official based upon sufficient medical documentation.
2026 SB2103 section6,37-13-91(3)(b)
When a compulsory-school-age child is enrolled in and pursuing a course of special education, remedial education or education for children with physical or mental disadvantages or disabilities.
2026 SB2103 section6,37-13-91(3)(c)
When a compulsory-school-age child is being educated in a legitimate home instruction program.
Title owner address notice
binds: Owner whose address is changed from that shown on the application or on the certificate of title · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Address is changed from that shown on the application or on the certificate of title
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the department of the change of address in the manner prescribed by the department within thirty days after the address change.
Owner means a person or persons holding the legal title of a vehicle, manufactured home or mobile home. In the event a vehicle, manufactured home or mobile home is the subject of a deed of trust or a chattel mortgage or an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof or other like agreement, with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with the immediate right of possession vested in the grantor in the deed of trust, mortgagor, conditional vendee or lessee, the grantor, mortgagor, conditional vendee or lessee shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this chapter.
Statute 2025 SB2803 section2,63-21-5(v),Law389,effectiveJuly1,2025 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2803SG.htm
The owner shall within thirty (30) days after his address is changed from that shown on the application or on the certificate of title notify the department of the change of address in the manner prescribed by the department.
Statute 2025 SB2803 section2,63-21-5(v),definition verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2803SG.htm
"Current address" means a new address different from the address shown on the application or on the certificate of title.
Statute 2025 SB2803 section2,63-21-5(o),ownerdefinition verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2803SG.htm
"Owner" means a person or persons holding the legal title of a vehicle, manufactured home or mobile home;
Statute 2025 SB2803 section2,63-21-5(o),conditionalowner verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2803SG.htm
in the event a vehicle, manufactured home or mobile home is the subject of a deed of trust or a chattel mortgage or an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof or other like agreement, with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement ... the grantor, mortgagor, conditional vendee or lessee shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this chapter.
Statute 2025 SB2803 section2,63-21-5(o),possessoryowner verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2803SG.htm
with the immediate right of possession vested in the grantor in the deed of trust, mortgagor, conditional vendee or lessee, the grantor, mortgagor, conditional vendee or lessee shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this chapter.
Statute 2025 SB2803 section2,63-21-5(a),departmentdefinition verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2803SG.htm
"State Tax Commission" or "department" means the Department of Revenue of the State of Mississippi.
Distinctive tag discontinuation return
binds: Owner of a distinctive license tag · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag
Who this covers, exactly
Surrender the distinctive license tag to the local county tax collector.
Distinctive tags under section 1, section 2, section 3; Section 27-19-56.549, 27-19-56.166, 27-19-56.306, 27-19-56.482, 27-19-56.535; or Section 27-19-56.524 (2),(5),(6),(7),(8),(9),(10),(11),(12). The owner does not wish to retain that distinctive tag.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, Act sections1-9, selected scopeheaders verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
SECTION 1. ... SECTION 2. ... SECTION 3. ... Section 27-19-56.549, ... Section 27-19-56.166, ... Section 27-19-56.306, ... Section 27-19-56.482, ... Section 27-19-56.535, ... Section 27-19-56.524,
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, Act section1 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of the State Department of Health.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section1(3) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, Act section2 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of the Jackson Club.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section2(3) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, Act section3 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of Forrest Health.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section3(3) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.549(1) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of any one (1) of the following:
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section4,27-19-56.549(4) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.166(1) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of D'Iberville High School.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section5,27-19-56.166(3) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.306(1) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of Kossuth High School.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section6,27-19-56.306(3) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.482(1) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi, Inc.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section7,27-19-56.482(3) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.535(1)-(2) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be issued a distinctive license tag for any motor vehicle registered in his name identifying such person as a supporter of Wildlife Mississippi.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section8,27-19-56.535(4) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(2)(a)(i) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in his name identifying him as a recipient of the Bronze Star.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(2)(c)(i) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(5)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
special motor vehicle license tags honoring the family members of service members who have died while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States while the United States was engaged in hostile activities or a time of war. The license tag shall be officially designated as the Gold Star license plate.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(5)(e)(i) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(6)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in his or her name identifying him or her as an Iraq veteran.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(6)(c)(i) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he or she must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(7)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in his or her name identifying him or her as an Afghanistan veteran.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(7)(c)(i) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he or she must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(8)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in his name identifying him as a recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(8)(c)(i) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(9)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in his or her name identifying him or her as a combat veteran.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(9)(c)(i) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he or she must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(10)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in his or her name identifying him or her as a veteran of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(10)(c) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he or she must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(11)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in her name identifying her as a female veteran.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(11)(c) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, she must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, 27-19-56.524(12)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
shall be privileged to obtain one (1) distinctive motor vehicle license plate or tag for each motor vehicle registered in his or her name identifying him or her as a veteran of the United States Space Force.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(12)(c) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
If the owner does not wish to retain the distinctive license tag, he or she must surrender it to the local county tax collector.
Veteran plate disposal return
binds: Owner of a vehicle or motorcycle bearing a veteran plate · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
In the event the owner shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the vehicle or motorcycle
Who this covers, exactly
The distinctive plate shall be retained by the owner and returned to the tax collector.
Distinctive plates under Section 27-19-56.524(1), (3) or (4), on the vehicle or motorcycle. The plate is not transferable between vehicle or motorcycle owners. In the event the owner shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of that vehicle or motorcycle.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, Act section9, scopeheader verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
Section 27-19-56.524, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(1)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
Mississippians who are honorably discharged veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces, any such person is privileged to obtain distinctive motor vehicle license plates or tags for each motor vehicle registered in his name identifying his status as a veteran.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(1)(d) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
The distinctive license plates shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners; and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing a distinctive plate shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the vehicle, such plate shall be retained by such owner and returned to the tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(3)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
Mississippians who are honorably discharged veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam Conflict and were awarded a Vietnam Service Ribbon, any such person is privileged to obtain distinctive motor vehicle license plates or tags for each motor vehicle registered in his name identifying his status as a Vietnam veteran.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(3)(d) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
The distinctive license plates shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners; and in the event the owner of a vehicle bearing a distinctive plate shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the vehicle, such plate shall be retained by such owner and returned to the tax collector.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(4)(a) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
any such person is privileged to obtain distinctive motorcycle license plates or tags for each motorcycle registered in his name identifying his status as a veteran.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section9,27-19-56.524(4)(d) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
The distinctive license plates shall not be transferable between motorcycle owners; and in the event the owner of a motorcycle bearing a distinctive plate shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the motorcycle, the plate shall be retained by the owner and returned to the tax collector.
Military plate disposal return
binds: Owner of a vehicle or motorcycle bearing a Section 27-19-51 plate · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
In the event the owner shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the vehicle or motorcycle
Who this covers, exactly
Such plate shall be retained by the owner to whom issued and returned by the owner to the tax collector of the county or the department, as the case may be.
Distinctive plates issued under Section 27-19-51 on a personally or jointly owned private passenger vehicle or motorcycle. National Guard plates or tags numbered 1 through 100 shall be retained by the designated individual and may be transferred between vehicles or individuals under procedures established by the department.
Exceptions on record
2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section10,27-19-51(6)
The Adjutant General is authorized to recognize not more than one hundred (100) senior staff officers, commanders, command sergeants major and senior enlisted advisors by designating the issue of National Guard distinctive license plates or tags numbered "1" through "100."
2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section10,27-19-51(6)
These license plates or tags shall be retained by the individual so designated and may be transferred between vehicles or individuals under procedures established by the department
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, Act section10, scopeheader verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
Section 27-19-51, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section10,27-19-51(5) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
The distinctive license plates issued hereunder shall not be transferable between motor vehicle or motorcycle owners; and in the event the owner of a vehicle or motorcycle bearing such distinctive plate shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the vehicle or motorcycle, such plate shall be retained by the owner to whom issued and returned by the owner to the tax collector of the county or the department ... as the case may be.
Statute 2026 SB2834, Law502, effective July1,2026, section10,27-19-51(3) verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm
The distinctive license plates or tags so issued shall be used only upon and for personally or jointly owned private passenger vehicles (to include station wagons, recreational motor vehicles and pickup trucks) and/or motorcycles registered in the name, or jointly in the name, of the member making application therefor
Retained vehicle registration location
binds: All persons required to pay motor vehicle privilege taxes · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Where the vehicle is domiciled
Who this covers, exactly
Register the private or commercial vehicle in the county, city and taxing district where the vehicle is domiciled.
A vehicle which changes county of domicile during a registration year: upon registration anniversary date; the tag and registration provisions apply.
If missed
If a vehicle is registered in the wrong county, city or taxing district, the vehicle is considered not to have been registered at all; the owner is liable for full annual taxes in the correct district plus a 25% penalty, with no credit for incorrect taxes paid.
Exceptions on record
35.VII.3.01(200), page 5, homestead presumption and different-domicile qualification
Therefore, any vehicles titled in that owner’s name should be registered at the homestead location, unless the vehicle is proven to be domiciled at a different location. Above all else, a vehicle is to be registered in the county, city and taxing district where it is domiciled.
2016 HB396 section 1, 27-19-57(2), Law342, effective July1,2016
Any person owning a vehicle registered in accordance with Section 27-19-43 which changes county of domicile during a registration year shall, upon registration anniversary date, surrender to the tax collector in the new county of domicile the old tag and decals and shall be issued a new tag displaying the proper county of domicile and decals. This provision shall not apply to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds.
Regulation 35.VII.3.01(100), page 4; revised effective August 1, 2019 verified Oct 2026
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000162c.pdf
Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-19-57, all persons required to pay motor vehicle privilege taxes must register their private or commercial vehicle in the county, city and taxing district where the vehicle is domiciled.
Regulation 35.VII.3.01(102), page 4 verified Oct 2026
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000162c.pdf
For purposes of this regulation, “domiciled” means the county, city and taxing district from which a vehicle leaves and to which a vehicle returns, where it comes to rest, where it is garaged, for the majority of the registration year. It is the legal residence of a vehicle.
Regulation 35.VII.3.01(101), page 4 verified Oct 2026
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000162c.pdf
A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,000 pounds or less is to be registered at the county tax collector’s office in the county where the vehicle is domiciled or where it is parked overnight.
Regulation 35.VII.3.01(101), page 4, separate over-10,000-pound branches verified Oct 2026
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000162c.pdf
A motor vehicle with a GVW over 10,000 pounds that only travels in Mississippi is registered at the county tax collector’s office in the county where the vehicle is domiciled. A motor vehicle with a GVW over 10,000 pounds that travels across state boundaries must be registered directly with the Department of Revenue.
Regulation 35.VII.3.01(202), page 5 verified Oct 2026
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000162c.pdf
If a vehicle is found to be registered in the wrong county, city or taxing district, then that vehicle is considered not to have been registered at all and the owner is liable for full annual taxes due in the correct county, city and taxing district plus a 25% penalty with no credit allowed for the incorrect taxes paid.
Nonresident garaged vehicle license title
binds: Motor vehicles owned by non-residents that are domiciled or garaged in this State · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 8, 2026 or later
Motor vehicle domiciled or garaged in this State
Who this covers, exactly
Obtain a Mississippi Road and Bridge Privilege License and title. The address on the application for title must be the Mississippi address where the vehicle is garaged or domiciled.
Except as provided in Section 63-21-11: motor vehicles aside from all-terrain vehicles manufactured or assembled, or the subject of first sale for use, after July 1, 1969; fully autonomous vehicles manufactured or assembled, or the subject of first sale for use, after July 1, 2023; all-terrain vehicles manufactured or assembled, or the subject of first sale for use, after July 1, 2025. The inclusion of all-terrain vehicles within this definition is for titling purposes and does not imply any requirement that an all-terrain vehicle have a road or bridge privilege license. No certificate of title need be obtained for vehicles owned by the United States or any agency thereof; vehicles owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration, or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing; nonresident vehicles not required by law to be registered in this state; or vehicles regularly engaged in interstate transportation with a currently effective certificate of title issued in another state. Vehicles moved solely by animal power, implements of husbandry, special mobile equipment, pole trailers and utility trailers of less than 5,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Exceptions on record
2025 SB2803 section 1, 63-21-9(1); parallel printed body page1; Law389, effective July1,2025
Except as provided in Section 63-21-11, every owner of a motor vehicle as defined in this chapter, aside from an all-terrain vehicle, which is in this state and which is manufactured or assembled after July 1, 1969, or which is the subject of first sale for use after July 1, 1969,
2025 SB2803 section 1, 63-21-9(1); parallel printed body page2; Law389, effective July1,2025
and every owner of an all-terrain vehicle as defined in this chapter, which is in this state and which is manufactured or assembled after July 1, 2025, or which is the subject of first sale for use after July 1, 2025, shall make application to the department ... for a certificate of title with the following exceptions:
2018 HB827 section 3, 63-21-11(1)(a)-(d), Law401, effective January1,2019
No certificate of title need be obtained for: ... A vehicle, manufactured home or mobile home owned by the United States or any agency thereof; ... A vehicle, manufactured home or mobile home owned by a nonresident of this state and not required by law to be registered in this state; ... A vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state;
2018 HB827 section 3, 63-21-11(1)(b)
A vehicle, manufactured home or mobile home owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration, or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing;
2018 HB827 section 3, 63-21-11(1)(e)-(i), unchanged text before literal deletion marker
A vehicle moved solely by animal power; ... An implement of husbandry; ... Special mobile equipment; ... A pole trailer; ... Utility trailers of less than five thousand (5,000) pounds gross vehicle weight
2025 SB2803 section 1, 63-21-9(1), fully autonomous vehicle branch
every owner of a fully autonomous vehicle ... which is in this state and which is manufactured or assembled after July 1, 2023, or which is the subject of first sale for use after July 1, 2023
2025 SB2803 section 2, 63-21-5(l), title-only ATV inclusion
the inclusion of all-terrain vehicles within this definition is for titling purposes and does not imply any requirement that an all-terrain vehicle have a road or bridge privilege license, or any authority for an all-terrain vehicle to be operated on the highways or other public places of this state.
Regulation 35.VII.2.03(100), page 4; revised effective August 1, 2019 verified Oct 2026
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000162c.pdf
Motor vehicles owned by non-residents that are domiciled or garaged in this State are required to obtain a Mississippi Road and Bridge Privilege License and title. The address shown on the application for title must be the Mississippi address where garaged or domiciled.
Retained vehicle county tag transfer
binds: Any person owning a vehicle registered in accordance with Section 27-19-43 · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 9, 2026 or later
Changes county of domicile during a registration year
Who this covers, exactly
Upon registration anniversary date, surrender the old tag and decals to the tax collector in the new county of domicile; a new tag displaying the proper county of domicile and decals shall be issued.
Exceptions on record
2016 HB396 section 1, 27-19-57(2), heavy-vehicle exception
This provision shall not apply to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds.
Statute 2016 HB396 section 1, 27-19-57(2), Law342; effective July1,2016 verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2016/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0396SG.htm
Any person owning a vehicle registered in accordance with Section 27-19-43 which changes county of domicile during a registration year shall, upon registration anniversary date, surrender to the tax collector in the new county of domicile the old tag and decals and shall be issued a new tag displaying the proper county of domicile and decals.
Retained heavy vehicle county registration
binds: Any person owning a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 9, 2026 or later
Changes county of domicile during a registration year
Who this covers, exactly
Upon registration anniversary date, register the vehicle in the new county of domicile but shall not be required to surrender the old tag and decals.
Statute 2016 HB396 section 1, 27-19-57(2), heavy-vehicle branch verified Oct 2026
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2016/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0396SG.htm
Any person owning a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds which changes county of domicile during a registration year shall, upon registration anniversary date, register the vehicle in the new county of domicile but shall not be required to surrender the old tag and decals.
Duties people expect here that the cited law does not impose
Each of these is a claim commonly made about leaving Mississippi. Each was
checked against the provision named with it, and is not there. The
finding is bounded by that provision and says nothing about the rest of
Mississippi law.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 27, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Mississippi-registered vehicle must pass a statewide annual safety inspection sticker requirement
What the cited law does instead. House Bill 982 of the 2015 Regular Session repealed in full the sections of the Mississippi Code that created the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 5, 2026
Not in the cited law: A holder of a Mississippi license to carry stun guns, concealed pistols or revolvers who moves out of state must surrender or return the license
What the cited law does instead. Section 45-9-101, read whole as brought forward in 2025 H.B. 1602, names no surrender or return of the license by a licensee who leaves Mississippi; subsection (11) provides that a license shall be revoked if the licensee becomes ineligible under the criteria of subsection (2)
Statute Miss. Code Ann. Section 45-9-101(11), reproduced in 2025 H.B. 1602, Section 46 (brought forward) verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1602IN.htm
A license issued under this section shall be revoked if the licensee becomes ineligible under the criteria set forth in subsection (2) of this section.
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 5, 2026
Not in the cited law: A registered Mississippi voter who moves out of state must cancel the Mississippi voter registration
What the cited law does instead. Sections 23-15-153 and 23-15-152, read whole as reproduced in 2026 H.B. 452, place voter-roll maintenance on the county election commissioners, who remove voters who requested to be purged and send a confirmation notice when they receive reliable information that the voter has moved outside the state; neither section states a duty on the voter who leaves
Statute Miss. Code Ann. Sections 23-15-153(1) and 23-15-152(2)(d), reproduced in 2026 H.B. 452 (as introduced), Sections 1 and 2 verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0452IN.htm
the election commissioners shall meet ... and remove from the roll the names of all voters who have requested to be purged from the voter roll ... The election commissioners shall send a confirmation notice to the following: ... A registered voter if the registrar or election commissioners have received reliable information that he or she has moved within or outside of the state.
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 5, 2026
Not in the cited law: A Mississippi vehicle owner who moves out of state must cancel, keep or report the Mississippi motor vehicle liability insurance
What the cited law does instead. Section 63-15-4, read whole as reproduced in 2026 S.B. 2073, attaches the liability insurance requirement to every motor vehicle operated in this state and states no act tied to an owner leaving Mississippi
Statute Miss. Code Ann. Section 63-15-4(2)(a), reproduced in 2026 S.B. 2073 (as introduced), Section 2 verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2073IN.htm
Every motor vehicle operated in this state shall have a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that covers the vehicle and is in compliance with the liability limits required by Section 63-15-3(j). The insured parties shall be responsible for maintaining the insurance on each motor vehicle.
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 8, 2026
Not in the cited law: A person leaving Mississippi must have a Mississippi vehicle pass an emissions or vehicle identification number inspection
What the cited law does instead. The Department of Revenue motor vehicle FAQ, read whole, says Mississippi does not require emissions testing as a condition of registration and names no emissions or vehicle identification number inspection for an owner who leaves
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions, Emissions Testing Requirements verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-frequently-asked-questions
Emissions Testing Requirements: No, Mississippi does not require emissions testing for motor vehicles as a condition of registration.
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 8, 2026
Not in the cited law: A person leaving Mississippi must surrender the title or registration of an off-road vehicle
What the cited law does instead. The Department of Revenue answer on titling and registration of off-road vehicles, read whole, states which off-road vehicles are titled, which are neither titled nor registered and which may be voluntarily titled without a license plate, and names no act by an owner who leaves Mississippi
Agency guidance Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions, What are the requirements for Titling/Registration of Off-Road Vehicles? verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-frequently-asked-questions
ATVs and utility vehicles manufactured after July 1, 2025, are required to be titled. Golf carts are not titled nor registered Motorized scooters, mini bikes, dirt bikes, go-carts, and motor assisted bicycles: May be voluntarily titled but not issued a license plate.
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 6, 2026
Not in the cited law: A person leaving Mississippi must file or pay a county or municipal income tax
What the cited law does instead. The PEER Committee report on local special tax levies quotes Sections 19-3-40(3)(a) and 21-17-5(2)(a) as prohibiting county and municipal governing authorities from levying taxes of any kind unless another state statute specifically authorizes it, and describes the local special tax levies as taxes on purchases from business entities; it names no local income tax and no act by a person who leaves Mississippi
Agency guidance Mississippi Legislature, PEER Committee, Report #623, A Review of Local Special Tax Levies (September 12, 2018), p. 2, quoting Miss. Code Ann. Sections 19-3-40(3)(a) and 21-17-5(2)(a) verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://www.peer.ms.gov/sites/default/files/peer_publications/rpt623.pdf
Local special tax levies assess additional taxes on purchases from business entities, such as hotels, motels, and restaurants, for purposes of local projects and community improvements ... Although MISS. CODE ANN. Sections 19-3-40(3)(a) and 21-17-5(2)(a) (1972) prohibit county and municipal governing authorities from levying taxes of any kind or increasing the levy of any authorized tax unless specifically authorized by another state statute
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 8, 2026
Not in the cited law: Title 31 Part 1 requires every existing ordinary identification-card holder to report an address change after moving out of state
What the cited law does instead. The complete 72-page SOS-issued Title 31 Part 1 body was reviewed. Rules 4.2, 7.8 and 12.1 address changes, renewal/duplicates, domicile proof and card format; they do not state a general existing-ID-holder address-notice clock. Rule 7.8 applies driver-license policy to renewals and duplicates, not every license-holder duty. This absence is limited to this administrative instrument. Section 45-35-5 as brought forward unchanged in 2024 HB1335 addresses issuance data; the proposal is not treated as enacted law. Current DPS holder-specific instructions remain the route for a retained ID.
Regulation Title 31 Part 1 read whole; Rule 7.8(1), page 37; current SOS-served file, PDF metadata June 5, 2014 verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000383c.pdf
Effective March 1, 1995, all renewals and/or duplicates of identification cards will be processed by the same policy that regulates driver license renewals or driver license duplicates.
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 8, 2026
Not in the cited law: Title 35 Part VII requires every private vehicle owner to notify the county tax collector solely because the owner changes address
What the cited law does instead. The complete 26-page SOS-issued Title 35 Part VII was reviewed. Subpart 3 governs the actual vehicle domicile; Subpart 5 governs title application/owner information. It states no separate general county address-notice clock. This absence is limited to this instrument. The enacted title-owner DOR notice remains a separate positive obligation; the DOR FAQ gives the county plate-record update method. A change in the vehicle’s domicile remains subject to the registration-location command.
Related duty that does exist: title owner address notice.
Regulation Title 35 Part VII read whole; 35.VII.3.01(100), page 4; relevant registration chapter revised August 1, 2019; compilation includes September 4, 2025 revisions verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000162c.pdf
Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-19-57, all persons required to pay motor vehicle privilege taxes must register their private or commercial vehicle in the county, city and taxing district where the vehicle is domiciled.