Last updated on July 23rd, 2024 at 08:44 am
If you are a business that is regularly scanning Mississippi IDs, you may have noticed that MS driver’s licenses have a new design. On June 4, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced their new design.
New format features
The new Mississippi driver’s license design includes a guitar and music notes, showcasing the state’s musical history. Other images include the new Mississippi state flag, adopted in 2021, featuring the magnolia flower.
Additional security features include:
- Security windowpane feature in the bottom right of the ID – a square with rounded edges
- Real ID support (Star)
- Commissioner signature
- Multiple UV marks
When did Mississippi start issuing the new driver’s license format?
Mississippi DMV began issuing the new ID in May 2024. The earliest issue date we have seen on the new Mississippi ID is 5/21/2024. The license format was unveiled to state officials in May and announced to the public on June 4. The new design will be available at all driver’s service locations statewide by July 1.
Old Mississippi Driver’s License Format
The old MS ID format had a different background and did not contain a security windowpane. Mississippi was also one of the last states to offer Real ID compatibility. Licenses with the old design will remain valid as long as they have not expired.
