Required Books
The references listed below are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
***IMPORTANT REFERENCE BOOK INFORMATION *** 2014 NEC (National Electrical Code) is out of print. The test is still stating it is based on this edition, however we have a limited number of 2014 NECs available. We also carry the newest edition of the NEC and the seminar does teach about navigating any edition of the NEC. We also prepare for the NASCLA Electrical Contractor which Mississippi offers and honors.
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Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the exam.
The State is the only entity authorized to tell you which test(s) you should take or are qualified to take.
Any questions regarding which test(s) to take should be directed to the Board.
In addition to passing the trade exam, applicants are required to pass the Business and Law Management exam. If you have already passed Business Law exam for licensing in another classification you od not need to take it again.
All State level licenses in Mississippi are for projects where the financial level is equal to or greater than $50,000 for public projects and $100,000 for private projects.
There are no minimum experience requirements that have to be met to get the Building license, however the Board does expect applicants to have experience in the area(s) in which they wish to be licensed and be able to document the experience on their application.
Applicants must submit a financial statement that has been reviewed by a CPA that is less than 12 months old showing net worth.
Specialty classifications must have a net worth of at least $20,000.
Applicants must submit proof of workers compensation insurance and also have liability insurance coverage of a minimum of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate for general liability.
To apply, contact the state of Mississippi at 601-354-6161.
The license fee is $200 for the 1st license obtained and $50 each for any additional classifications obtained.
Applications will be reviewed for approval for testing as soon as they are received. After passing the exams the applicant must submit a completed application to the Board for review.
Completed applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the next scheduled meeting to be reviewed at that meeting.
The Board meets 4 times each year in January, April, July, and October.
Successful candidates will receive their Certificate of Responsibility or trade license approximately 1 week after approval by the Board.
Important Contacts
Mississippi has a limited reciprocity agreement with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Applicants must have held a license in these states for at least 3 consecutive years. Please contact the Board for more information.
As of this time Mississippi doesn’t require continuing education for this license.
The exam fee is $120 per exam and a score of 70% is required to pass.
The Mississippi Electrician exam has 60 questions and a time limit of 3 hours.
Topics covered on the Electrical exam are safety information, general electrical knowledge, service, feeders and branch circuits, Overcurrent Protection, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, special and lighting.
American Contractors offers a 2-day seminar to prepare you for the required Mississippi Residential Electrical exam. This seminar will cover the National Electrical Code as it applies to your state contractor licensing exam. You will leave prepared for the exam but you will also gain important information that can be applied to your trade every day. Most importantly, each component of your exam will be covered including the math. Test strategy is also covered to ensure you are confident about taking the exam.
