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How to Register Your Golf Cart in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (2025 Guide)
Bay St. Louis is one of the most golf-cart-friendly towns on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Locals and visitors enjoy cruising Old Town, stopping at shops, and riding along the beachfront neighborhoods. If you want to drive your cart legally on city streets, you must register it with the city. Here’s a simple, local guide based on how the process truly works.
9/9/20252 min read
Who Must Register?
If you’re planning to cruise your golf cart around Bay St. Louis, registration is a must! You’ll be able to ride on any city street with a 25 mph speed limit or lower (with the exception of a few designated crossings). Just make sure you’ve got a valid driver’s license in your pocket.
Essential Equipment
The city won’t check your cart for safety features, but it’s up to you to make sure everything’s in working order before you hit the road. Think of it like prepping your car for a drive: you’ll need working headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals. Don’t forget mirrors, a horn, seat belts, reflectors, and the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the back.
Insurance Requirement
Proof of liability insurance is mandatory. Bring your driver’s license and proof of insurance.
City Hall Registration Process
City Hall Address: 688 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. Walk into City Hall; City Clerk’s window straight ahead for payment, police window to the right for insurance check. No equipment inspection.
Cost & Renewal
Registration is about $50 annually. All renewals are due in October.
Where You Can Drive & Cross Highway 90
Drive on streets with 25 mph limits. Cross Highway 90 only at six intersections: Beach Blvd, Dunbar Ave, Main/Blue Meadow, Drinkwater, Washington, Bouslog. Do NOT drive along Hwy 90. See Shoofly Magazine map for reference: https://www.bslshoofly.com/archives/golf-carts-to-go
Penalties
Fines, impoundment, and liability issues if driving unregistered.
FAQs
- Is my cart inspected? No, only insurance is checked.
- Do I need insurance? Yes.
- When are renewals? October, ~$50.
- Where to cross Hwy 90? Six listed intersections.
- Need a license? Yes.
Links & Map References:
Google Maps Link for City Hall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DPmT8rpD5pSzjJsi6?g_st=ipc
Map of Highway 90 crossings source (Shoofly Magazine):
https://www.bslshoofly.com/archives/golf-carts-to-go
Need help looking for a cart?
If you’re ready to register your golf cart but still need one—or want to upgrade to a better model—check out our current inventory here
And if you have questions about the registration process, equipment, or finding the right cart for Bay St. Louis, don’t hesitate to reach out through our contact page. We’re happy to help you get on the road legally and safely.
