RV / Motorhome registration
RV / Motorhome registration in Mississippi: the agency, the required documents, and the exact steps, sourced from Mississippi Department of Revenue (registration at county Tax Collector's office).
Who to contact
Mississippi Department of Revenue (registration at county Tax Collector's office)
Visit the official Mississippi pageStep by step
Title and register the motorhome as a passenger-class vehicle at your local county Tax Collector's office within 30 business days of purchase
Pay the $15 recreational-vehicle privilege tax plus registration fees/taxes
Renew annually
What to bring
Fees & renewal
Fees
Not published on the official page as of September 2, 2026 — confirm the exact fee with Mississippi Department of Revenue (registration at county Tax Collector's office).
Renewal
Renews annual.
Good to know
Per DOR FAQ, recreational vehicles (motorhomes) are subject to a $15.00 privilege tax and are classified as passenger vehicles. They are titled (motor vehicles titled since 1969) and registered/renewed annually via the county Tax Collector. Total registration cost varies (ad valorem + fees), so the dollar 'fees' field is left null; the $15 privilege tax is the one plainly stated figure.
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General guidance
A motorized RV registers like any other motor vehicle in almost every state, but towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels) sometimes fall under trailer rules instead. Pick your state below for the exact process and agency.
Because it has its own engine and VIN, a motorhome generally goes through the same title-and-register process as any passenger vehicle at your state’s motor vehicle agency, just at a higher fee tier reflecting its weight and value.
Because of their size and age range, some states require an additional safety, weight, or emissions inspection for motorhomes that a passenger car would not need. Check the state guide below for whether that applies.
A travel trailer or fifth wheel with no engine of its own is registered as a trailer in most states — sometimes under the same rules as any other trailer, sometimes under a dedicated RV weight class. The state guide below notes which applies.
Common questions
Yes — Mississippi requires registration for this vehicle type. Mississippi Department of Revenue (registration at county Tax Collector's office) handles it; see the steps above.
Mississippi lists a annual renewal cadence for this vehicle type.
A motorized RV generally follows the same title-and-registration process as a car or truck, just at a higher fee tier for its weight and value. A towable RV with no engine often registers as a trailer instead. Check the state guide below for the specifics.
Some states require a safety, weight, or emissions inspection for a motorhome that a passenger car would not need. Whether that applies to your state is noted on the state guide below.