Car seat inspection stations in Mississippi
12 stations across 11cities on NHTSA’s list. Call ahead, book a slot, and bring the seat and both manuals.
Biloxi
Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church- Moon Festival
171 Oak St
Biloxi, MS 39530- Mobile station
NHTSA listing updated September 2017
Canton
G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center
1668 W Peace St
Canton, MS 39046NHTSA listing updated July 2021
Columbus
Columbus Fire & Rescue
72 Airline Rd
Columbus, MS 39702NHTSA listing updated July 2021
Indianola
Let’s Talk Baby Café
100 Front Street Ext
Indianola, MS 38751NHTSA listing updated July 2021
Jackson
Parents & Kids
817 E River Pl
Jackson, MS 39202NHTSA listing updated December 2020
Safe Kids Mississippi
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216NHTSA listing updated July 2021
Madison
Madison Fire Dept.
7466 Old Canton Rd
Madison, MS 39110NHTSA listing updated February 2017
Natchez
Adams County Sheriff’s Office
306 State St
Natchez, MS 39120NHTSA listing updated February 2021
Olive Branch
Desoto County Sheriff Dept
7280 Craft-Goodman Rd
Olive Branch, MS 38654NHTSA listing updated February 2017
Pascagoula
Pascagoula Fire Department
1707 Jackson Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567NHTSA listing updated September 2022
Pass Christian
Pass Christian PD
525 Espy Ave
Pass Christian, MS 39571NHTSA listing updated February 2017
Tupelo
Tupelo Family Resource Center
2901 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804NHTSA listing updated March 2017
Station data comes from theNHTSA Child Car Seat Inspection Station Locator, copied October 2026. NHTSA updates its list; we don’t verify each station. Confirm by phone before you go. This is a directory, not safety advice for your specific seat or vehicle. Your seat and vehicle manuals are the authority.
Dana’s prep list
Before you drive over
Bring
The seat and its base, the seat’s manual, and your vehicle owner’s manual. Bring the baby if they’re here; if not, go anyway, before your due date. Install it yourself first. The tech isn’t there to do it for you. You should leave able to redo it alone at 3am in a parking garage.
What they’ll look at
- Right seat for your child’s age and size, facing the right way
- Less than an inch of movement side to side or front to back at the belt path
- Recline angle for a newborn
- Harness height and snugness, and chest clip at armpit level
- Open recalls and the seat’s expiration date
Call first. These listings don’t include hours, and many stations only check seats by appointment. Ask about cost too: many checks are free, but not all.
Car seat questions
Car seat questions parents ask before the check
- Do Car Seats Expire?Yes, car seats expire. Where the manufacture and expiration dates hide on the seat, why a hand-me-down's age matters, and what to do with one that's done.Get the answer →
- When to Turn a Car Seat Forward-FacingThe answer isn't an age. It's the rear-facing limits on your seat's label. What the AAP actually says, why bent legs aren't a reason to switch, and how to read the label.Get the answer →
- Do You Have to Replace a Car Seat After an Accident?Not after every fender bender. NHTSA's five-part minor-crash test, when your seat's manual overrides it, and what to ask your insurer.Get the answer →
- Is a Used Car Seat Safe?A used car seat can be fine, but only if you know its history. The six questions to ask before you take a hand-me-down, and why Marketplace seats are a no from me.Get the answer →
- Winter Coats and Car SeatsPuffy coats and snowsuits don't go under a car seat harness. Why, the 10-second pinch test, and four ways to keep a baby warm that don't mess with the straps.Get the answer →
- Car Seat Accessories to SkipMost car seat add-ons sold separately from the seat haven't been tested with it. Dana's skip list: inserts, strap pads, buntings, head huggers, and what's actually fine.Get the answer →
- What Happens at a Car Seat Check?A car seat inspection is a lesson, not a drop-off. What a certified tech actually does, how long it usually takes, whether it's free, and when to book it.Get the answer →
Other states
Checking a seat somewhere else?
- Alabama
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- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming