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Mississippi general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Contractor license (MS Board of Contractors) Application fee: commercial $400; residential $50. “For commercial applications the fee is $400.00. Residential applications require a $50.00 fee.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Apply For A License - MSBOC |
| Reciprocity & endorsement | Contractor license (MS Board of Contractors) Reciprocity agreements with several states let a Qualifying Party receive credit for a previously passed exam. “Reciprocity refers to agreements Mississippi has made with several states that allows a Qualifying Party to receive credit for an exam previously taken and successfully passed.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Apply For A License - MSBOC |
| Other notes | Contractor license (MS Board of Contractors) Commercial applicants must provide a financial statement reviewed by a CPA. “MSBOC requires applicants completing a commercial application to provide a reviewed financial statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Apply For A License - MSBOC |
Check a license in Mississippi
Mississippi does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: www.msboc.us