How to Renew Your Driver's License in Biloxi

Where to renew your Biloxi driver's license

In Biloxi, you renew your driver's license at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver's License Bureau office located at 1900 E Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39531. This is the only office in Biloxi that handles renewals. You can also renew by mail or online if you meet certain conditions, which we cover below.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on state holidays. There is no appointment system — you walk in and take a number. Wait times vary but are typically shortest in the early morning or mid-afternoon on weekdays. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building.

Key Takeaways

You can renew in person at the Biloxi Driver's License Bureau on East Beach Boulevard, by mail if your license is still valid, or online through the Mississippi DPS website if you have not had a major life change.
Bring your current driver's license, proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or bank statement), and your Social Security card or a document showing your Social Security number.
In-person renewals take about 30 minutes from check-in to photo and payment, and your new license is mailed to you within 7 to 10 business days.
Mail-in renewals cost the same as in-person but take 2 to 3 weeks total, and you cannot renew by mail if your address has changed or your license has been suspended.
Online renewal is the fastest option if you are may be able to access, but it is only available if your license is not expired and you have not changed your name, address, or medical status.

What documents you need to bring

For an in-person renewal at the Biloxi office, bring your current Mississippi driver's license, proof of your Social Security number (your Social Security card, W-2, or 1099 form), and one document proving your current address. Acceptable proof of address includes a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days. A piece of mail from a government agency also works.

If your name has changed since your last license — through marriage, divorce, or legal change — bring the document that proves the change: a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order. If you are renewing after your license expired, the same documents explore. Do not bring originals of Social Security cards or birth certificates unless you are changing your name; the office will not return them.

Renewing in person at the Biloxi office

Walk into the office with your documents and take a number from the dispenser near the entrance. You will wait until your number is called. When you reach the window, tell the clerk you are renewing your license. They will check your documents, ask you to confirm your address and any other information on file, and may ask about medical conditions or driving restrictions.

You will then go to the photo station, where they take a new photo for your license. After that, you pay the renewal fee — currently $31 for an eight-year license for drivers 21 and older — and receive a receipt. Your new physical license is mailed to the address on file within 7 to 10 business days. You can continue driving on your old license until the new one arrives.

Renewing by mail from Biloxi

Mail renewal is an option if your current license is still valid (not expired), your address has not changed, and you have not had any suspensions or medical changes. Send your current license, a completed process for Driver's License or Instruction Permit (Form 78-R), and a check or money order for $31 to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver's License Bureau, P.O. Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205.

You can read Form 78-R from the Mississippi DPS website or pick one up at the Biloxi office. Include a copy of your proof of address with your mailed packet. The entire process takes 2 to 3 weeks from the time they receive your envelope. You will receive your new license by mail at the address you provided. Your old license remains valid until your new one arrives.

Renewing online through Mississippi DPS

Online renewal through the Mississippi DPS website is the fastest method if you are may be able to access. You can renew online only if your license is not expired, your address has not changed, you have not changed your name, and you have no medical restrictions or suspensions on your record. You will need your current license number and your Social Security number to start.

The online process takes about 10 minutes. You upload a new photo (or use the one from your current license), confirm your information, and pay the $31 fee by debit or credit card. Your new license is mailed within 5 to 7 business days. If you do not meet the may be able to access requirements — for example, if you moved to Biloxi recently — you must renew in person at the office.

What happens if your license is expired

If your license has been expired for more than a year, you cannot renew by mail or online. You must go to the Biloxi office in person. Bring the same documents as a standard renewal: your expired license, proof of address, and proof of your Social Security number. The process is identical to a regular renewal, and the fee remains $31.

If your license expired less than a year ago, you can still renew by mail or online using the methods above. Mississippi does not penalize you for renewing an expired license — there is no late fee or additional paperwork. However, you cannot legally drive until your new license arrives, so plan accordingly if you need to drive before the mail delivery window closes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew my license if I just moved to Biloxi?

No, you cannot renew by mail or online if your address has changed. You must go to the Biloxi Driver's License Bureau in person and bring proof of your new address. Bring a utility bill, lease, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days showing your Biloxi address.

How long does my new license take to arrive after I renew in person?

Your new license is mailed within 7 to 10 business days after you complete your renewal at the office. You can continue driving on your old license during this time. If you do not receive it within two weeks, contact the Biloxi office to confirm your mailing address.

What if I need to renew but my Social Security card is lost?

You can bring a W-2, 1099, or any other document that shows your Social Security number instead of the card itself. The office accepts any official document with your SSN printed on it. You do not need the physical card.

Can I renew my license online if I wear glasses?

Yes. Medical restrictions like glasses or hearing aids do not prevent online renewal. You can only renew online if your address, name, and medical status have not changed since your last license. If you recently started wearing glasses and did not have that restriction before, you must renew in person.

What if I lost my current license before renewal?

You cannot renew by mail or online without your current license number. Go to the Biloxi office in person and tell them your license is lost. They will look up your number in the system and process your renewal the same way. Bring your proof of address and Social Security documentation.

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