What is the climate like?
Where do I register to vote?
How much is sales tax?
Where can I find out about property taxes?
Where can I get my driver's license?
Where do I get a car tag?
Where do I get a marriage license?
Where do I get a business license?
Where do I get hunting, fishing & boating licenses?

What is the climate like?
Starkville has a temperate climate with warm, humid summers and mild, dry winters.

Where do I register to vote?
You may register to vote in the office of the Circuit Clerk in the Oktibbeha County Courthouse. Phone: 323-1356

How much is sales tax?
The state levies a 7% sales tax, 2% of which is returned to the municipality on all sales within the corporate limits of the municipality. Additionally, the city has a 2% food and beverage tax and a 2% hotel/motel tax.

Where can I find out about property taxes?
Property tax facts, as well as information on Homestead and other exemptions may be obtained from the Oktibbeha County Tax Assessor/Collector. Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 662-323-1273

Where can I get my driver's license?
Upon becoming a resident of Mississippi, a person 16 years old or older has 60 days to obtain a Mississippi driver's license and 30 days to obtain an automobile license plate. Driver' licenses are obtained from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, located in the Mississippi State Troopers Office on Highway 82 East. Examinations and drivers tests may be required. Call for examination times: 323-5316

Where do I get a car tag?
Residential Mississippi license plates may be obtained throughout the year from the Tax Assessor's Office in the Oktibbeha County Courthouse. Residents have 30 days after establishing residency to secure car tags.
Phone: 662-323-1273

Where do I get a marriage license?
All marriage licenses are issued by the Circuit Clerk in the Oktibbeha County Courthouse. Some age restrictions may apply.
Phone: 662-323-1356

Where do I get a business license?
All businesses must secure a Privilege License in the municipality or county in which the business is located. For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office in City Hall or go to www.cityofstarkville.org and click on Printable Forms.
Phone: 662-323-4813

Where do I get a hunting, fishing or boating license?
Licenses are available for purchase at most sporting goods stores and variety stores.

What is the climate like?
Where do I register to vote?
How much is sales tax?
Where can I find out about property taxes?
Where can I get my driver's license?
Where do I get a car tag?
Where do I get a marriage license?
Where do I get a business license?
Where do I get hunting, fishing & boating licenses?