Main ContentLife in Jackson
Visitjackson.com is a website developed by the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau, a must-see guide for all things Jackson. Make sure to visit it when you are looking for information on current events, dining options and available accommodations in the Jackson area.
For more information about our community and state, click here.
Finding a place to live
Looking for a place to live? The following pages will help you sort through the different rental options in the Jackson area.
Social Security number
Everyone who works in the United States is required to have a Social Security card, even non-immigrants. Visit the Social Security Administration's website for more information on how to obtain a Social Security number.
- Social Security Office
100 W. Capitol St.
Room 225
Jackson, MS 39269
(866) 331-8135 - Hours
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9 a.m.-noon Wednesday
Driver's license
If you are interested in obtaining a driver's license, check the Mississippi Department of Public Safety's website.
- Department of Public Service headquarters
1900 E. Woodrow Wilson
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 987-1281
(601) 987-1282
(601) 987-1283 - Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday