Top Before You Begin

Only New Car Salespeople Need A License

You only need a motor vehicle salesperson license in Mississippi if you sell vehicles for a dealer who sells new vehicles. If the dealer sells used vehicles, you will work under his or her license and do not need a salesperson license.

Things to Know

• The Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission (MMVC) handles all motor vehicle licensing matters.

• The MMVC seeks salespeople who meet good moral character, honesty, and high ethical standards, as listed in Regulation Six: Standard for Salesperson.

Top The Salesperson License Application Process

While the MMVC handles all motor vehicle licensing matters, the dealer for whom you're working will help you apply for a motor vehicle salesperson license.

To begin the process, the two of you will complete an Application for License as Salesman of New Motor Vehicles and mail it, along with applicable fees, to:

• Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission

• P.O. Box 16873

• Jackson, MS

• 39236-0873

Salesperson License Fee

The application fee for a motor vehicle salesperson license is $10.

Application Deadline

You must submit your application within 10 days of becoming employed with a dealership. If you fail to meet this deadline, the MMVC can charge you a penalty fee.

No Waiting Period or Temporary Permit

There is no set waiting period for your Mississippi motor vehicle salesperson license, nor is there a temporary permit. The turnaround is usually quick; typically, the MMVC responds to applications the same day they receive them. You can continue working for your dealer while you wait.

Top Renewing Your Mississippi Salesperson License

You'll renew your Mississippi salesperson license annually. Each October, the MMVC sends renewal packets to all dealers. Your dealer will submit the renewal packet, along with your $10 renewal fee, to the MMVC by December 27.

If you change dealerships at any point during the year, your renewal time will change, too. Your dealer will provide instructions once it's time for you to renew your salesperson license.

Top Obtaining a Duplicate Mississippi Salesperson License

If your Mississippi salesperson license becomes lost, destroyed, or stolen, your dealer will walk you through the steps to obtain a duplicate. Be prepared to go through the same steps you took to obtain your original salesperson license.

Top Transferring Your Mississippi Salesperson License

To transfer your Mississippi salesperson license, complete a License as Salesman of New Motor Vehicles: Transfer Application Only and mail it, along with the $2.50 fee, to:

• Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission

• P.O. Box 16873

• Jackson, MS

• 39236-0873

Top Where You Can Find More Information

In addition to the MMVC Web site, you can find valuable information throughout The Unofficial DMV Guide's entire Dealers & Auto Industry section, including:

• Licensing Requirements: Learn more about how your boss operates.

• Dealer Forms: Find forms for dealers and salespeople.

• Dealer-related Information: Search the Code for regulations regarding the dealer and automobile industry, learn how to properly advertise, and find other licensed dealers near you.

• Lemon Law: Make sure you understand how Mississippi's Consumer Protection Law protects consumers, dealers, and manufacturers.

• Vehicle Code: Brush up on the Motor Vehicle Code of Mississippi.

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