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

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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 contractors bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.

***Important Reference Material Information*** In addition to the books listed under "Reference Materials" on this page, there is also a downloadable document needed to prepare for this exam. To view and print this document, simply select the link following the title. State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation, Chapter 13, Regulation of Excavation near Underground Utility Facilities Click Here To Download.

 

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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.
  • 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.

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

To apply, contact the state of Mississippi at 601-354-6161.

The application fee is $400.00 for all classifications (except Residential classifications).

Mississippi will review and approve applications as soon as they are received for testing. Once approved you have 6 months of eligibility and unlimited attempts during that time. After 6 months you must reapply.

Once exams are passed and the application is deemed complete the Board estimates that licenses should be approved and issued in about 7 working days.

Important Contacts

To apply for a license, contact:

Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board
2679 Crane Ridge Drive
Jackson, MS 39232
(601)354-6161

Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 320279
Jackson, Mississippi 39232-0279
www.msboc.us
To register for an exam, contact:

PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration MS
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267 Phone
(702)932-2666 Fax
www.psiexams.com

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.

As of this time Mississippi doesn’t require continuing education for this license.

  • The fee for the exam is $120.
  • The Mississippi Excavation and Grading exam has 40 questions and a time limit of 2 hours.
  • A score of 70% is required.

    Topics covered on the exam are safety-code of federal regulations, excavation and grading, and general regulations and one call.

  • To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.

American Contractors does not offer a seminar to prepare you for the Mississippi Excavation and Grading contractor license exam. However, we do offer a ½ day seminar to prepare you for the required Business and Law Management exam. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.

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