Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Address

1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 987-1212

https://www.dps.ms.gov/

Description:

Offers variety of services, including issuing driver!€™s licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations and more.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm (CST)

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 10, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS 39216

Mailing

PO Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205

Contacts

Sean Tindell

Primary Contact

Commissioner

(601) 987-1212

Phone Numbers

Main

(601) 987-1212

Legal Status:

Nonprofit

Description

Issues permits which provide written authorization for an individual to operate a motor vehicle on public roads and highways following successful completion of a written and/or driving examination and a vision test.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm (CST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Varies based on service

Intake Procedure

Please call

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Mississippi

    Contact

    Name:
    Sean Tindell
    Title:
    Commissioner
    Phone:
    601-987-1212

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    601-987-1212
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-7000.1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Issues permits which provide written authorization for individuals to purchase rifles, automatic revolvers, shotguns and other portable firearms.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm (CST)

    Required Documents

    Documents as requested by agency

    Eligibility

    Call for more information

    Fees

    Varies based on service

    Intake Procedure

    Please call

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Mississippi

      Contact

      Name:
      Sean Tindell
      Title:
      Commissioner
      Phone:
      601-987-1212

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      601-987-1212
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Main
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-7000.2150) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Issues documentation that is designed to prove the identity of the person carrying it.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm (CST)

      Required Documents

      Documents as requested by agency

      Eligibility

      Call for more information

      Fees

      Varies based on service

      Intake Procedure

      Please call

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Mississippi

        Contact

        Name:
        Sean Tindell
        Title:
        Commissioner
        Phone:
        601-987-1212

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        601-987-1212
        Type:
        Voice
        Name:
        Main
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-7000.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Seeks to prevent released sex offenders from committing new crimes by requiring them to register with local law enforcement officials or other agencies maintaining a central sex offender registry.

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm (CST)

        Required Documents

        Documents as requested by agency

        Eligibility

        Call for more information

        Fees

        Free

        Intake Procedure

        Please call

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Mississippi

          Contact

          Name:
          Sean Tindell
          Title:
          Commissioner
          Phone:
          601-987-1212

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          601-987-1212
          Type:
          Voice
          Name:
          Main
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FN-1500.6250-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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