Mississippi · Titles & temp tags

How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Mississippi.

Dealer-focused summary of Mississippi duplicate title forms, fast-track options, seven-day drive-out tags for out-of-state buyers, and in-transit tags for moving inventory.

High-level dealer workflow Pairs with official Mississippi references Not legal advice

Duplicate / replacement titles

Mississippi duplicate title overview

Mississippi replacement or duplicate titles are handled by the Department of Revenue (DOR). The core form is Form 78-006 – Application for Replacement Certificate of Title, with an optional fast-track version on Form 78-026 if the owner wants quicker turnaround.

Confirm that the vehicle was last titled in Mississippi and identify any active lienholders.
Have the titled owner complete Form 78-006 and mail it to the address on the form with the standard fee.
If the owner needs a quicker turnaround, walk them through the Fast Track Replacement option on Form 78-026, which carries a higher fee but is processed on an expedited basis.
For dealer-owned units purchased at auction, clarify in writing whether the auction or your store is responsible for filing the duplicate request.
Track all duplicate-title requests in your title log and do not promise fast delivery until DOR has actually issued the new certificate.

Train F&I to set expectations: the title is controlled by Mississippi DOR and delivery times can shift, especially if there are lien or address issues in the record.

Temporary tags / permits

Mississippi drive-out and in-transit tags

Mississippi recognizes several types of temporary tags that matter to dealers: short-term drive-out tags for out-of-state residents, in-transit tags for moving inventory, and dealer tags for everyday lot use.

Seven-day drive-out tags

Available for buyers who purchase in Mississippi and need to drive the vehicle to another state to title and register it.
Issued by the selling dealer and generally valid for seven working days from the date of purchase.
Intended for out-of-state buyers; do not use in place of full registration for Mississippi residents.

In-transit tags

Used when moving vehicles between licensed Mississippi dealers and auctions for purposes of sale.
In-transit tags are typically valid for a very short window (for example, about three days) and cannot be used as dealer demo tags.
Mississippi rules require tags to be purchased in batches and used only for qualifying movements, not general test drives.

On top of these, Mississippi law provides for dealer temporary tags tied to retail deliveries and, in certain cases, temporary tags for rental fleets. Make sure your title clerk separates retail temp tags, drive-out tags, in-transit tags, and dealer plates in your internal logs so you can survive an audit.