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Mississippi Motorcycle Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a typical motorcycle in Mississippi runs about $79.00 per year for a recent-model bike. Motorcycles follow the same fee system as other vehicles in Mississippi — with their own (usually lower) base rates, though the state's value-based charges still apply and scale with your bike's original price. Mississippi details: Mississippi's state registration is about $29/yr, but the famous cost is the annual ad valorem 'car tag' tax: the car's true value (MSRP depreciated on a statutory schedule) assessed at 30%, times your county/city millage, minus the statewide 6.5% Legislative Tag Credit. Enter your MSRP for an estimate — the exact bill depends on your local millage.

Verified against official Mississippi sources on 2026-07-21. How we verify fees.

Your motorcycle

Estimated annual cost
$79.00/ year
  • Registration + privilege tax
    $29.00
  • Ad valorem car tag tax
    50% of true value is exempt (Miss. Code § 27-51-41.1), then 30% assessment × ~120 mills − 6.5% credit
    $50.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $9.00
One-time total: $9.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-21. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • Uses a representative county millage (~120 mills); city residents pay more. See our Mississippi car tag by county page for local detail.

What determines motorcycle registration cost in Mississippi?

  • Motorcycle-specific base rate
  • Ad valorem tax (30% of depreciated value × local millage − 6.5% credit)
  • County/city millage (city residents pay far more)

Frequently asked questions

How much does motorcycle registration cost in Mississippi?

About $79.00 per year for a typical recent-model motorcycle, based on Mississippi's current fee schedule (last reviewed 2026-07-21). Use the calculator above for your bike's exact numbers.

Is motorcycle registration cheaper than car registration in Mississippi?

Generally yes — motorcycle base fees run lower than passenger-car fees in most states. But Mississippi's value-based charges apply to motorcycles too, so an expensive new bike can still carry a substantial bill.

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Official Mississippi resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.