Mississippi Licensing Overview

  • Every Classification is Mississippi requires pre-approval. All applicants must submit a completed application to the State Licensing Board to obtain approval before testing.
  • Mississippi has no minimum experience requirements. However, they do expect applicants to have experience in the area(s) they wish to be licensed and be able to document it on their application. Applicants must also submit a financial statement that is less than 12 months old showing net worth that has been reviewed by a CPA. Major classifications must have a net worth of at least $50,000. (Major classifications are Building, Highway, Street and Bridges, Heavy Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Municipal and Public Works.)
  • For additional licensing requirements including experience, financial and bonding requirements, exam information, reference books needed and reciprocity, please select the License link below.

Mississippi Residential

Mississippi Commercial

Mississippi Business and Law

Mississippi Electrical

Electrical

Mississippi Electrical Web Seminar

The Mississippi Electrician license covers unlimited commercial electrical work. No state level license is required for residential work, only city or county licenses.

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Electrical

Mississippi Master Electrician

The Mississippi Electrician license covers unlimited commercial electrical work. Mississippi applicants taking the Master Electrician exam have a choice of trade exams.  They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Trade Exam for Electrical Contractors which is accepted by multiple state agencies or the MSBOC Master Electrician state specific exam.  There are differences between the exams so please compare differences to determine which exam best fits your business needs and proceed accordingly.

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Electrical

Mississippi Transmission/Distribution Lines Contractor

The Mississippi Transmission/Distribution Lines license covers underground and overhead electrical transmission lines.

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Electrical

NASCLA National Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician (MS)

The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) has partnered with several industry stakeholders to create one nationally recognized accredited trade examination for electricians. Through administering state agencies, NASCLA offers (3) different open book electrical trade examinations through the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program. They are Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electricians), Journeyman Electricians and Residential Electrical Contractors (Residential Electricians).

Mississippi NASCLA

NASCLA

NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor

The NASCLA Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor Exam eliminates the trade examination only for the participating state agencies. Once you have passed an exam within the NASCLA Accredited Examination Program, contractors will still have to meet additional state licensure requirements within each participating state to obtain their license, as well as passing the state specific Business Law exam.

Mississippi HVAC and Mechanical

HVAC and Mechanical

Mississippi HVAC Contractor with Business Law

The Mississippi HVAC license covers all aspects of heating and cooling including fuel gas systems and appliances as well as associated equipment and ductwork.

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HVAC and Mechanical

Mississippi Mechanical Contractor with Business Law

The Mississippi Mechanical license covers all aspects of heating, cooling, refrigeration and associated equipment, and piping and ductwork, as well as plumbing.

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HVAC and Mechanical

Mississippi Refrigeration Contractor

The Mississippi Refrigeration license covers unlimited commercial and industrial refrigeration.

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Mississippi Plumbing

Plumbing

Mississippi Plumbing Contractor

The Mississippi Plumbing license covers unlimited commercial and residential plumbing NOT including fuel gas or boiler systems.

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Mississippi Low Voltage and Fire

Low Voltage and Fire

Mississippi Alarm Systems and Equipment Contractor

The Mississippi Alarm Systems and Equipment license covers unlimited fire, heat, intrusion detection, notification system installation, and maintenance.

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Low Voltage and Fire

Mississippi Fire Sprinkler Contractor

The Mississippi Fire Sprinkler license covers unlimited work with fire suppression systems.

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Mississippi Specialty Trades

Specialty Trades

Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair Contractor

The Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair license covers unlimited boilers, associated gas and steam piping installation, and repair – residential, commercial, and industrial.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Cabinets and Millwork Contractor

The Mississippi Cabinets and Millwork license covers cabinet construction and installation, millwork and associated finish carpentry work.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Carpentry Contractor

The Mississippi Carpentry license covers unlimited carpentry, formwork, and related specialties.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Communication Systems Contractor

The Mississippi Communication Systems license covers low voltage electrical systems, except for alarms.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Concrete Contractor

The Mississippi Concrete license covers unlimited concrete work.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Conveyor Systems Contractor

The Mississippi Conveyor System license covers installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of conveying equipment.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Ductwork for Heating, A/C and Ventilation Contractor

The Mississippi Ductwork license covers unlimited ductwork for heating, air conditioning, and ventilation.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Elevator and Escalator Contractor

The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators license covers installation and repair of elevators and escalators.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor

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The Mississippi Excavation and Grading license covers clearing, grading, and excavation.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Fueling Systems Contractor

The Mississippi Fueling Systems license covers installation of fuel dispensing systems and storage facilities.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights Contractor

The Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows, and Skylights license is limited to flat glasswork in a residential or commercial setting.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Heavy Construction Contractor

The Mississippi Heavy Construction license covers sewer, water and gas pipelines, grading and excavation, and paving and plant construction.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Highway Contractor

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The Mississippi Highway license covers roads, grading and excavation, highways, and bridges.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Insulation Contractor

The Mississippi Insulation license covers mechanical and duct insulation work.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Irrigation Systems Contractor

The Mississippi Irrigation Systems license covers unlimited irrigation systems and related components.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Landscaping Contractor

The Mississippi Landscaping license covers unlimited landscaping, and planting and groundcover excluding irrigation.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Lathing, Plastering, and Stucco Contractor

The Mississippi Lathing, Plastering, and Stucco license covers the installation of lath, plaster, drywall, stucco, and associated work.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Municipal Utility Contractor

The Mississippi Municipal license covers water and sewer pipelines and plants, and associated excavation, grading, and paving.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Painting and Wall Covering Contractor

The Mississippi Painting and Wall Covering license covers unlimited wall covering and surface preparation.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Process Piping Contractor

The Mississippi Process Piping license covers specialized and industrial piping installation and maintenance, including components.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Remodeling Contractor

The Mississippi Remodeling license covers unlimited (structural) remodeling and repair work, excluding roof covering.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor

The Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal, and Siding license covers unlimited roofing and siding installation and repair.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Sign Erection Contractor

The Mississippi Sign Erection license covers sign wiring, installation, and erection.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Structural Steel Contractor

The Mississippi Structural Steel license covers the placement and installation of structural and reinforcing steel.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Swimming Pools Contractor

The Mississippi Swimming Pools license covers unlimited pool and spa installation, maintenance, and servicing, except for solar pool heating.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Tile and Marble Contractor

The Mississippi Tile and Marble license covers surface preparation and application of stone, ceramic, or similar materials.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Underground Utilities Contractor

The Mississippi Underground Utilities license covers water, sewer, and gas pipelines plus excavation, grading, and paving.

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Specialty Trades

Mississippi Welding Contractor

The Mississippi Welding license covers unlimited welding work.

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