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Mississippi Auto Registration & Title Fees Calculator

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Estimate Mississippi vehicle registration, title, and plate fees. The calculator above is pre-filled with typical amounts for a ~$30,000 midsize sedan, 3 years old, registered annually — adjust any row for your specific vehicle.

Mississippi vehicle registration is computed as a value-based component plus a flat base, with named fees including Annual ad valorem (property) tax (county mill rate × assessed value) and Annual privilege tax (state). The calculator above is pre-filled with typical amounts for a $30,000 midsize vehicle; adjust each row for your specific vehicle and county, or verify exact amounts from the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

Estimate only. Estimate only. Not a loan offer, lender quote, dealer quote, lease agreement, retail installment sales contract, DMV estimate, or financial advice. Actual rates, payments, taxes, fees, incentives, residual values, insurance, fuel, and maintenance costs may vary.

Registration & title fees

Pre-filled with typical amounts for a roughly $30,000 midsize vehicle, three years old, registered annually. Override any field to match your specific vehicle and county.

Fee names come from each state's official agency. Verify current amounts on your state's motor vehicle website before signing.

Total fees

$384.00

Components entered

4

Breakdown

Annual ad valorem (property) tax (county mill rate × assessed value)
$350.00
Annual privilege tax (state)
$15.00
Annual registration fee
$14.00
Plate fee
$5.00
Total
$384.00
Assumptions usedv2026-05-04
  • Source of fee amountsUser-entered from each state DMV's published rates

How this is calculated

The calculator above is pre-labeled with the 5 named fees Mississippi typically charges: Annual ad valorem (property) tax (county mill rate × assessed value); Annual privilege tax (state); Annual registration fee; Title fee (one-time); Plate fee. Mississippi assesses an annual ad valorem (property) tax at a county-set rate plus a state privilege tax and flat registration. County property tax is typically the dominant annual cost.

Default assumption: the pre-filled amounts represent a typical ~$30,000 midsize sedan, three years old, registered annually. Heavier vehicles, newer vehicles, higher-value vehicles, and electric / plug-in hybrids will see different amounts in most categories — override the rows for your specific case.

Source for current amounts: Mississippi Department of Revenue. Verify on the official agency page before paying — dollar amounts vary by county, weight class, vehicle age, and powertrain.

For sales tax in Mississippi (separate from registration), use the Mississippi auto sales tax calculator. For an overview of how every state computes registration, see the auto registration & title fees calculator hub.

Frequently asked questions

What fees does Mississippi charge to register a vehicle?
Mississippi typically charges 5 categories of fees: Annual ad valorem (property) tax (county mill rate × assessed value); Annual privilege tax (state); Annual registration fee; Title fee (one-time); Plate fee. Mississippi assesses an annual ad valorem (property) tax at a county-set rate plus a state privilege tax and flat registration. County property tax is typically the dominant annual cost.
How is Mississippi registration cost computed?
Mississippi uses a value-based component plus a flat base. Mississippi assesses an annual ad valorem (property) tax at a county-set rate plus a state privilege tax and flat registration. County property tax is typically the dominant annual cost.
What assumption does the pre-filled total use?
The defaults assume a typical $30,000 midsize sedan weighing about 3,500 lbs, three years old, registered annually. Heavier vehicles, newer vehicles, higher-value vehicles, and electric / plug-in hybrids will see different fees in most states. Override each row for your specific vehicle.
Where do I find exact Mississippi registration fee amounts?
The Mississippi Department of Revenue publishes current registration, title, and plate fees at https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-ad-valorem-taxes. Verify amounts there before paying.
Is this an official Mississippi DMV fee estimate?
No. This calculator sums whatever you enter. Actual Mississippi fees can include weight-class adjustments, county surcharges, fuel-type adjustments, and other factors that vary case-by-case. Verify with the Mississippi Department of Revenue before paying.

Registration fees in other states

Compare Mississippi's fee structure (a value-based component plus a flat base) with the rest of the country, or see the full state index.

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