New Residents Guide

Resources for New Residents of Mississippi

Drivin​g in Mississippi

• Get a Driver's License
  There are nine districts in Mississippi. View the districts map and find the office location(s) for your district. View license fees and applications and find a Frequently Asked Questions page with more detailed information on getting a license in Mississippi.
• Get a State ID Card
  Make sure that you have approved forms of identification before going to get your ID.
• Register Your Vehicle and Get Tags and Plates
  The first time you register a vehicle in Mississippi you will need to do so at your local county tax collector's office. There are fees  associated with registering your car, getting a new title, and getting a plate, and they can vary county to county.
• Select a Special License Plate
  Mississippi has a variety of special plates that you may choose from.
• Monitor Traffic Conditions
  The Mississippi Department of Transportation website has an online traffic monitoring application called MS:Traffic that allows you to view a map of current road conditions and view traffic cameras. The application can even send you alerts when there are accidents or delays on your route.
• Find Maps of Mississippi
  The Mississippi Department of Transportation site has various online maps such as scenic byways, city maps, and hurricane evacuation route maps. The Mississippi Vacation Guide includes an official State Highway Map.

Going to School

• Mississippi Schools and Districts
  View school district websites.
• Find Public Schools by County or City
• Find a College or University
• More Education Resources

Working in Mississippi

• Find a New Job
  The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has Job Seeker Services such as a Job Search, Job Hunting Tips, and Training and Education resources.
• Find a State Job
  If you are looking for a state job, the Mississippi State Personnel Board site has a State Job Search.
• Find a Job for the Vision Impaired
  If you or your loved one is vision impaired, Mississippi Industries for the Blind has resources to help employ blind Mississippians.
• More Employment Resources

Living in Mississippi

• Find Affordable Housing
  The Mississippi Affordable Housing Development Fund has programs to help citizens purchase homes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development also has programs for low-income households to purchase housing.
• Find a Realtor
  The Mississippi Association of Realtors site has a realtor search.
• Government
  Information about Mississippi's Governor, Lt. Governor, and other elected officials.
• Arts, Media, & Sports
  Information about museums, publications, radio and TV stations, and sports and recreation links.
• Residents & Community
  Information for residents including consumer services, family services, resources for seniors, tax and voting information, and opportunities for volunteering.
• Health & Social Services
  Information about health services including vital records, family health and well-being, environmental health, and social services.