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
- Registration + privilege tax$29.00
- Ad valorem car tag tax50% of true value is exempt (Miss. Code § 27-51-41.1), then 30% assessment × ~120 mills − 6.5% credit$50.00
- Title fee$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.