The Department of Revenue has complied a list of FAQs for your reference. These apply to all
counties in Mississippi.

www.dor.ms.gov/TagsTitles

Your deed must be filed in the Chancery Clerk’s Office by December 31″ of the previous year for your taxes to be listed in your name. Property taxes are paid one (1) year in arrears.

Your taxes may increase because of an increase in city and/or county millage; because of a county wide reappraisal; because of loss of homestead; because of an improvement placed on your property; or because of a special assessment are the most prevalent reasons.

Contact the Tax Collector’s Office

Delinquent taxes must be paid before current taxes will be accepted.

Property taxes (Real and Personal) and other special assessments are due and payable by February 1 of each year. Thereafter, a penalty of ½ % per month accrues on any unpaid taxes until the tax sale in August of that same year. As a courtesy of this office, notices are mailed to land and business owners in Tate County.

From January 1 through April 1 in the Tax Assessor’s Office.

We are excited to announce that the Tate County Online Tax Sale will be held online.

You can create an account and register by visiting www.govease.com | Sign up here

Need training help? Click here.

Online training for bidders can be found at www.govease.com/bidderhelp

Online Auction Benefits

• Access the auction from any device (phone, tablet, or computer)
• Purchase tax securities from the comfort of your home or office.
• Bidder dashboard tracks activity and purchases in real-time
• Enter max bids ahead of time to streamline the bidding process

Contact Info

Email: support@govease.com
Call: (769) 208-5050 ext. 2

Come into the Tax Collector’s Office or you may mail in your renewal with payment.

Renewal notices are mail 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.

You have until the 15th day of the following month to renew your plate. (i.e.May is your purchase month, you have until June 1 5th to renew without penalty.)

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.

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, two (2) proof of residency in Tate 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 Tate 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 other state.

We accept cash, checks, money orders and debit/credit cards (2.35% convenience fee on any type card – Master, Visa, Discover, American Express)

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

Permanent Disability – Individuals may apply for a disability tag/placard using the Mississippi
Disable Parking Application Form. This form must be certified by the applicant’s physician or
nurse practitioner as being permanently disabled. Permanently disabled individuals may receive
two disability tags and two placards.

Temporary Disability – Individuals may apply for a temporary disability placard (red) using the
Mississippi Application Form. The form must be certified by the applicant’s physician or nurse
practitioner as being temporarily disabled. This placard is issued in six-month increments.

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

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