Rule 31-1-2.9 - Mississippi Learner's Permit Out-of-State Students, Private Schools, Foreign Exchange, Military Dependents, Children Living in the State With Grandparents, Relatives or Friends1. When a nonresident student, under the age of eighteen (18), is enrolled in a driver education course in a Mississippi public or private school, the Department of Public Safety will not issue a learner's permit unless the student can show proof of residence.2. If the student is living with grandparents, relatives or friends, the student must show proof of legal guardianship. The Department of Public Safety will not issue the person a learner's permit or a driver license unless the person proves domicile in Mississippi.3. Out-of-state addresses are not to be used for any purpose, unless the postal service uses an out-of-state address for an in-state resident.4. To establish Mississippi residency, an applicant must have one of the following documents: A notarized statement from the postal service, a current car tag registration, homestead exemption, or property tax statement.