Mississippi: titling an imported car

Mississippi's Department of Revenue FAQ lists the documents for titling an imported vehicle at the county Tax Collector.

Sources checked 2026-10-17. Not legal advice; rules change.

At a glance

• Import ease (where verified): Process documented; 25-year treatment not stated in the sources read. The FAQ lists import documents; the 25-year exemption is not addressed.
• Kei / mini-truck: No kei or mini-truck rule found in the sources read. No kei or mini-truck rule found in the official pages read.

What the official sources say

1. Mississippi DOR FAQ, 'What are the required documents for Importing a Vehicle?': at the county Tax Collector's office provide the current registration certificate, notarized bill of sale, foreign ownership documents, U.S. Customs Form 7501, EPA Form 3520-8, DOT Form HS-7 and the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO).
   Source: Mississippi DOR: Motor Vehicle FAQ
2. Same FAQ: any document in a language other than English needs a certified English translation; MSO equivalents listed are Canada's New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS) and Europe's European Community Certificate of Conformity. Motor vehicle title fee: $9.00.
   Source: Mississippi DOR: Motor Vehicle FAQ

Not verified (do not rely on ImportClock for these)

• The FAQ lists an MCO as required; how a used vehicle with only a foreign export certificate is handled was not found.
• No 25-year exemption language and no kei or mini-truck rule were found on the pages read.

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