the Temporary Permit

Securing the Temporary Permit There are two types of permits issued by the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, the regular Temporary Permit and the Driver Education Temporary Permit. The regular Temporary Permit is mandatory under Miss. Code Ann. § 63-1-21 amended. Anyone fifteen (15) years of age or older who does not have a valid driver license from another state must secure a Temporary Permit prior to taking the driving test. This permit is valid for one (1) year from issuance. However, for any pupil participating in a Driver Education course established by the laws of the State and otherwise qualified to obtain a Temporary Driver Permit, the effective period for the permit will be one (1) year. The examiner must stamp LPDE on the application.