Tax Collector
Yes. If someone qualifies for a retired armed forces and a DAV tag, they can place each tag on a separate vehicle. The restrictions are limited to the qualifications of the person and the number of tags they can receive (1). This is true for DAV and ex-POWs. If a person qualifies for two exempt tags, they can place each on a separate vehicle. The exception to this is the Pearl Harbor & Purple Heart. These tags share the same section number and because of the wording in the section, a person can only receive one or the other.
Specialty tags can be reissued to another car as long as the owner is the same. The special tag fee, if there is one, will be charged as if a new tag is issued. The fee does not transfer, but the tag can be reissued. We do this for the benefit of the owner since some people memorize their tag numbers. If they do not want to keep the same tag, issue a new one. The process is the same. Surrender the tag off the old car and register it to the new car.
Mississippi law does not allow for a refund of registration fees or taxes. However, when the vehicle is sold or ownership changes, the owner may apply the unused portion of a registration to a new Mississippi registration. The tag from the vehicle that was sold must be turned in to the county Tax Collector. Credit is given from the first of the next month following the date of the tag’s surrender. A credit certificate will be given to you if you are not purchasing a new tag the same month. Credit can only be given from the time the tag is turned in, not from the time the vehicle was sold. You may use the credit certificate in any county of this state. Mississippi law does not provide for refunds when an individual moves out of state and cannot use the credit.
Mississippi law does not provide for refunds when an individual moves.
Mississippi law does not provide for a cash refund when a vehicle is sold, but it does provide for a credit to be used against the purchase of another tag. The tag from the car that was sold has to be turned in. Credit is given from the first of the next month following the date of surrender. A credit certificate can be given if not purchasing a new tag the same month. Credit can only be given from the time the tag is turned in not from when the vehicle was sold.
Yes by visiting:
Tag Renewal
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Real Property
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Personal Property
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Homestead Exemptions
l Regular Homestead for Homeowners under Sixty-Five (65) Years of Age
Homeowners that are under sixty-five (65) years of age on January
1 of the year for which the exemption is claimed, and not totally
disabled shall be exempt from ad valorem taxes in the amount prescribed in MS Code §27-33-7. The amount of the exemption given
is determined by a sliding scale based upon the assessed value of
the property, which is capped at a maximum exemption of $300.
One-half (1/2) of the exemption allowed shall be from
taxes levied for school district purposes and one-half
shall be from taxies levied for the county general fund.
Schools calculate their own dollar requirements within the limits allowed by the State. The Board then figures the millage required to bring in the required funds for the schools and announces that millage.
Yes, but this is not enforced through vehicle registration. Every motor vehicle operated in this state is required to have an insurance card maintained in the vehicle as proof of liability insurance that is in compliance with the liability limits required.
Please contact the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (phone 601-432-2400) for information on boat and watercraft registration requirements in Mississippi. Boat trailers are tagged as private trailers. When you register the trailer, you will need to provide proof of ownership such as the bill of sale, Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) or title.
NEED TO KNOW 2019 REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE
Real Estate Taxes are due by the first of February every year. After the the first of February there is a 1 percent interest added per month to the amount due up to 7 percent if not paid by August 1st;
To apply for a disabled tag and/or placard, you need to submit to your county Tax Collector a Mississippi Disabled Parking Application, Form 76-104. The application must be completed by your licensed physician or nurse practitioner. There is no additional fee required to obtain a Disabled License Plate or Placard. (All regular taxes and registration fees must be paid.) You may obtain the application from your Tax Collector. You must submit a new application when the image of the standard plate is changed, which is every 5 years. The statement must be dated within 90 days of your renewal application. The Disabled Placard is a removable windshield placard that is hung from the rearview mirror of a vehicle when you park in a disabled parking space. The placard must be used only when a physically disabled person is the driver or passenger of the motor vehicle at the time of its parking. It is illegal to park in a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities if you do not have the correct vehicle plates or parking permit. You can use the vehicle plates or placard in Mississippi and other states.
You may order your plate with the county Tax Collector at the time you register your vehicle. Standard personalized plates require an additional annual fee of $31. There are various rates for specialty plates.
To change your address, contact your local county Tax Collector’s office.
Disabled American Veteran license plates are issued to veterans (or surviving spouse) who have verification from the Veteran’s Affair Board certifying that they have a 100% service related disability. One (1) vehicle that is owned by a qualified veteran is exempt from all ad valorem and privilege taxes; however, there is a $1.00 fee for this plate. An eligible veteran may have more than one tag for other vehicles that he or she owns; but, all taxes and fees are due on the additional plates.
Unauthorized use of a disability space should be reported to the local police department in the town or city where the violation occurs.
You should report this violation to your county Tax Collector’s office.
The penalty is assessed on the total amount of taxes and fees (regardless of credits) and in the following manner:
5% — for first 15 days
10% — for next 30 days
15% — for next 30 days
20% — for next 30 days
25% — for next 30 days — at this point legislative tag credit is lost.
Many factors determine the tax rate required to maintain the annual budget Including:
- Inflation and cost of living.
- Taxes mandated by the State Legislature.
- Public demand for additional and/or improved government services.
- Availability of federal and state aid monies.
- Bond maturity schedules dictating fluctuating millage.
An eligible person may be issued 2 license plates and 2 placards.
To determine how much your tag will cost, you will need to contact your local county Tax Collector. In Mississippi, you pay privilege tax, registration fees, ad valorem taxes and possibly sales or use tax when you tag your vehicle. Registration fees are $12.75 for renewals and $14.00 for first time registrations. All the other taxes are based on the type of vehicle, the value of that vehicle, and where you live (city, county.) Does Mississippi have a temporary tag for passenger vehicles or drive out tags? Mississippi has a temporary drive out tag which can be purchased from the dealer who sold the car. The tag is valid for 7 working days from the date of purchase.
For an estimate of cost you can visit our Tag Estimator.
The Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) protects personal information included in motor vehicle records. The DPPA keeps your personal information private by restricting who has access to the information. The law limits access to your social security number, driver license or identification card number, name, address, telephone number, medical or disability information, and emergency contact information contained in your motor vehicle or driver license records.
No. In Mississippi, the tag is registered to both the vehicle and the owner. If one or the other changes, the tag must be removed and surrendered to your county Tax Collector.
You must pay the state sales tax on any vehicle purchased outside Mississippi and on any casual sale of an automobile. The state sales tax rate is 5% and is based on the dealer’s selling price before subtracting any dealer’s discounts and trade-ins. Tax on a casual sale is based on the assessed value of the vehicle as determined by the most recent assessment schedule. If you purchase a vehicle out-of-state and it is first tagged in Mississippi, you will not be given any tax credit for any sales tax paid to the other state.
You have 30 days to register your vehicle(s) in Mississippi if you have a current registration (license plate) in your prior state of residence. If you do not register within 30 days of moving into this state, you will be charged the standard late fees and a $250 penalty. You will not be allowed the Legislative Tag Credit if your previous license plate has expired, or, if you never registered the vehicle in your prior state of residence.
You will need to get the lost or stolen tag form (76-903) from your county Tax Collector and have local law enforcement complete this form. The Tax Collector will issue you a substitute tag and decal. There is a $10.00 fee; or $2.50 for only the decal.
Mississippi law lists five categories of property that are taxed for ad
valorem purposes. Real property (land, buildings, and other permanent improvements to the land) is divided into the first two classes
of taxable property.
Military personnel (and their dependents) who are stationed in Mississippi, but claim another state as their home, are not required to obtain a Mississippi registration or tag. Military personnel who are residents of this state are required to register their vehicle in Mississippi. Full time students in Mississippi who are not residents of this state are not required to register their vehicle in this state.
A motorized bicycle manufactured 1980 and following must have a seventeen (17) digit VIN conforming to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration requirements. There must be a decal or plate attached with a statement that the motorized bicycle meets the Federal Safety Standards. If the motorized bicycle does not meet these requirements, it is considered a “toy vehicle.” A toy vehicle may not be titled or registered in Mississippi and may not be operated on public roadways within this state.
Any vehicle 25 years old or older is considered an antique vehicle.
The Warren County tax collector’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except on legal holidays.
There is a 1 percent per month penalty on taxes paid after February 1, including installment payments. If you mail your payment on time but the post mark is past the due date, the payment will be considered late.
A mill is one-thousandth of one dollar. Just as you would write
$1.00 for one dollar; and $.10 for a dime, or one-tenth of a dollar;
or $.01 for a penny, or one-hundredth of a dollar; you would write
.001, or one-thousandth of a dollar, for one (1) mill. When you hear
the expression 54.5 mills, that is the same thing as the factor .0545.
A mill is .001 or 1/1,000th of a dollar or put another way: A dollar is equal to 100 pennies A mill is equal to 1/10th of a penny. Millage rates are applied to five classes of property subject to taxation. These classes are:
Class 1 –
Single Family Owner Occupied
Class 2 –
All Other Real Property
Class 3 –
Business Personal Property
Class 4 –
Public Utilities
Class 5 –
Motor Vehicles
We accept cash, checks drawn from local banks, and payment by Internet.
If you wish to pay the total amount of taxes due at one time, payment is due on or before February 1. If you wish to make a payment on an installment, you may do so via mail or at the office.
- newly purchased vehicles — within 7 working days, exclusive of date of delivery, from purchase date
- moving in from out-of-state — within 30 days of becoming a resident OR within 30 days after the vehicle enters the state
- renewals — taxpayers are sent a notification 30 days prior to expiration (this is not required) and are allowed a 15 day grace period from the point of expiration before penalties will be assessed — however, the owner can still be ticketed if within 15 day grace period
- Initial Registration — after 7th working day following purchase
- If Registered in Another State — 30 days after vehicle enters the state
- Renewals — after end of 15 day grace period (15 days after the expiration date)
Tax statements are sent out the first week in December. If you don’t receive your property tax bill soon after this time, please contact the county at (601)-638-6181.
For a motor vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 10,000 pounds or less, register the vehicle and receive your license plate from your local county Tax Collector’s office. You will need to register the vehicle in the county where the vehicle is domiciled, or where it is parked (garaged) overnight. For a motor vehicle with a GVW over 10,000 pounds and which travels only in Mississippi, you will register the vehicle at your local county Tax Collector’s office. For a motor vehicle with a GVW over 10,000 pounds and which travels across state boundaries, you will register the vehicle at the Department of Revenue office in Clinton, Mississippi. What should I do to renew my vehicle registration (license plates) if I did not receive a renewal notice in the mail? Please visit your county Tax Collector to complete your renewal. You are responsible for renewing your license plate(s) before the expiration date even if you do not receive a renewal notice. Late penalties will be due if you do not renew the tag within 15 days after the tag’s expiration date.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors sets tax rates to provide for road maintenance and improvement, general county operation (including courts, sheriff’s department, mental health, animal shelter, recreation), port improvement, garbage collection, libraries and other county services.
The name of the owner of the property as of January 1, is the name that will be on the tax statement.