Mississippi Car Inspection

There are no emissions testing requirements in Mississippi, but annual safety inspections are required for vehicles with tinted windows.
Written by Georgina Grant
Edited by Pat Roache
Mississippi
does not require vehicle emissions testing for cars that are registered in the state. However, cars with tinted windows are required to pass a vehicle safety inspection with a fee of $25.
  • Only vehicles with tinted windows are required to pass annual safety inspections in Mississippi.
  • Mississippi currently has 14 window tint compliance locations, which you can find using the Depart of Public Safety’s website.

Vehicle inspection requirements in Mississippi

Mississippi has the following motor vehicle inspection requirements:
  • Emissions inspection: Not required
  • Smog checks: Optional for all vehicles
  • Safety inspections: Required for vehicles with tinted windows, optional for all other vehicles.
Vehicles with tinted windows need to adhere to the following safety inspection requirements in Mississippi:
  • New vehicles with tinted windows: Must pass a safety inspection before you can file your
    vehicle registration
    at the Mississippi DMV.
  • Registered vehicles with tinted windows: Must pass annual safety inspections to maintain their
    Mississippi vehicle registration
    .
The vehicle safety inspection fee is $25.

Where to get a car inspection in Mississippi

There are approximately 14 official window tint compliance inspection stations across the state of Mississippi that provide tinted window inspections. 
What to do: Look up your nearest tint compliance inspection station. They are listed on the
Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Driver Service Bureau website
.
MORE: How to remove window tint from car windows
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