Walthall County Tax Collector and Assessor
Peggy D. Hilburn
Walthall County Courthouse
200 Ball Ave,
Tylertown MS 39667
Phone:  601-876-4932 or 601-876-4933

The Tax Collector’s Office of Walthall County, Mississippi is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., except on legal holidays.

Can I pay my vehicle tax online?

• YES!  Motor vehicle taxes can be paid online HERE.

How soon after I purchase my new car do I need to get a tag?

• For Mississippi residents, the vehicle must be registered within 7 working days of the date of purchase.

If I move to Mississippi, how long do I have before I have to get a Mississippi tag?

• Persons moving to Mississippi have 30 days in which to register their vehicles with Mississippi.

How much will my car tag cost?

• In Mississippi, you pay privilege tax, registration fees, ad valorem taxes and possibly sales or use tax when you tag your vehicle.  Registration fees are $8.75 for renewals and $10.00 for first time registrations.  All of the other taxes are based on what type of vehicle, the value of the vehicle and where you register the vehicle.  The best answer is to contact your local tax collector.

Where do I register my vehicle?

• For motor vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 10,000 lbs or less, register their vehicles and receive their tags from the local county tax collector's office where the vehicle is garaged or domiciled.  For motor vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of over 10,000 lbs and which travels in Mississippi only, register in the local county tax collector's office and receive their tags from the State Office.

When I sell my car, do I keep the tag / license plate?

• Yes. You may also be eligible for a credit against future taxes. If the tag has not expired, take the tag and your original receipt to the tax collector for a credit voucher.

Where do I buy a car tag / license plate?

• Car and truck tags are issued by the Tax Collector. You have 7 working days from the date of purchase to register your vehicle. New residents moving from another state have 30 hays to obtain a new plate. It is helpful to bring your automobile registration and/or title. New residents from another county in Mississippi can wait until their next renewal to change plates. Tags are usually valid for a period of one year from the date they are issued.

Does Mississippi have a temporary tag for passenger vehicles or drive out tags?

• Mississippi does have a temporary drive out tag which can be purchased from the dealer who sold the car.  The tag is valid for 7 working days from the date of purchase.

Can I get a refund on my tag if I move out of Mississippi?

• Mississippi law does not provide for refunds when an individual moves.

Can I get a refund on my tag if I sell my car?

• Mississippi law does not provide for a cash refund when a vehicle is sold, but does provide for a credit to be used against the purchase of another tag

What are the costs and requirements for an antique license plate?

• If the vehicle has a current plate, there is a one time cost of $26.00.  ($ 2.50 mailing charge, if applicable).
• The vehicle must be 25 years old as of October of the year the plate is purchased to be considered antique. (1987 and older models with current plate effective Oct. 2013  to Sept. 2014).

What are specialty license plates and where can I learn more about them?

• The Department of Revenue website has images and additional information. 

                http://www.dor.ms.gov/TagsTitles/Pages/License-Plates.aspx
How do I acquire a license plate or placard for handicapped persons?

• The license plate and/or placards are available through an application filed and signed by your physician.

If I move to Mississippi, how long do I have to purchase a license plate?

• New residents of the State have thirty (30) days after the establishment of residency in which to retitle and purchase a license plate.  After 30 days, there is a $250.00 penalty.

How do I get a credit slip for my license plate, if I sell my vehicle?

• Credit slips are issued on license plates brought to the office of the Tax Collector for a vehicle, which has been sold.  There must be time remaining on the plate and the original credit slip may be used towards the purchase of another license plate.

How do I retitle my vehicle if I am a new resident?

• New residents must retitle their vehicle in the State of Mississippi. If you own your vehicle outright with no lien holder, you will need your title from the other state, your registration from the other state, proof of residency in Walthall County, and your out of state license plate.  Whoever is listed on the front of the out of state title as owner must appear the first time to apply for a Mississippi title.  
• If you have a lien holder, you will need your registration from the other state, the current full name and address of your lien holder, proof of residency in Walthall County and your out of state license plate. 

• If you have a lease vehicle, you will need POA from the Lease Company along with the license plate and registration from the previous state.

How do I transfer my title between individuals?

• You will need the original title signed by the seller or sellers as shown on the front of the title.  The buyer or buyers must be present the first time to apply for a Mississippi title.

What is Use Tax and when do I pay it?

• Use tax is the same as sales tax, but is charged on vehicles purchased out of state from a dealer at the rate of 5% on the purchase price less the trade-in.

How long do I have to purchase a license plate for a new or used vehicle purchased from a dealer before penalty applies?

• You have seven (7) working days beginning with the next day after purchase. Thereafter, a 5% penalty will apply per month up to 25%.

What methods of payment do you accept?

• We accept cash, checks drawn on local banks, and debit/ credit cards.

How long do I have to renew my license plate?

• You have until the 15th day of the following month to renew your plate. (i.e. May is purchase month, you have until June 15th to renew without penalty.)

When is the renewal due on my license plate?

• The month in which you purchased your vehicle is the renewal or anniversary date of your license plate.

Will the same criteria apply to a vehicle bought and sold between individuals?

• Yes.  The difference would be the application of sales tax at the rate of 5% on vehicles less than ten (10) years old.

When are renewal notices mailed to taxpayers?

• Renewal notices are mailed on the last working day of the month preceding the renewal date of your plate.  Should you not receive your notice through the mail at this time, it is your responsibility as a taxpayer to renew your plate.

How is the cost of a license plate computed?

• The VIN or Vehicle Identification Number from your vehicle is entered into the state/county computer, which pulls a value acquired by the State Tax Commission from R. L. Polk Black  Book, a supplier of the Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).  This amount is multiplied times the millage rate for the area in which you reside, less the tag credit you receive in Mississippi when you purchase or renew your plate on time, plus any penalty if applicable.

What is the greatest amount of penalty you may receive on the purchase or renewal of a license plate?

• The greatest amount is 25% with no legislative tag credit.

What is Legislative Tag Credit?

• This is a percentage credit granted by the Mississippi Legislature in 1994 towards the purchase price of your

license plate. The percentage is set each year by the Mississippi State Tax Commission.  You receive this reduction on passenger vehicles and trucks, when you purchase your plate at the proper time.