Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 1 - DRIVER SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Chapter 8 - Non-Typical Driver License Scenarios
Rule 31-1-8.4 - Out-of-Country Applicants

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 31-1-8.4

Current through September 24, 2024

1. For any person from out-of-country applying for a driver license or identification card, you must verify the following documents:

a. Proper INS Papers (Passport, I-94 card)

b. Birth Certificate (Must be translated by a University)

c. Social Security Card (If they have obtained one)

d. Proof of Residency

2. If an applicant has a visa which is not expired or a visa accompanied by an extension letter, you should issue a license, unless the applicant is within 180 days of his visa expiring and does not possess an extension letter. In this case, you should not issue a driver license or identification card.

3. An applicant that has a B1 or B2 class visa is not eligible for a driver license or identification card; this is only a temporary visitor's visa.

4. Any applicant applying for a driver license or identification card MUST show a certified birth certificate.

5. If you should have any questions regarding the authenticity of any document, you should contact the proper agency for verification. This does NOT include the employer.

Miss. Code Ann. § 45-1-3

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