Contractors License 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 Residential Contractor with Business Law (PSI Exam)
This license covers residential construction on 1 and 2 family units, not over 3 stories. Residential contractors may also construct, improve, repair, remodel, or renovate any commercial structure as long as it does not exceed 7,500 square feet.
Mississippi Commercial
Mississippi Building Construction Contractor (Res, Com, & Industrial)
The Mississippi Building Construction Contractor license exam is for building Commercial, Industrial and Residential structures in the state of Mississippi.
Mississippi Building Construction Contractor with Business Law - NASCLA Accredited
The Building Construction (Commercial) Contractor- NASCLA Accredited exam is for a Commercial Contractor License.
Mississippi Business and Law
Mississippi Business and Law (BC)
The Mississippi Business and Law license cannot stand alone. It must be combined with a commercial contractor’s license of some type.
Mississippi Electrical
Mississippi Electrical with Business and Law
The Mississippi Electrician license covers unlimited commercial electrical work. No state level license is required for residential work, only city or county licenses.
Mississippi Master Electrician
The Mississippi Electrician license covers unlimited commercial electrical work. No state level license is required for residential work, only city or county licenses.
Mississippi Transmission/Distribution Lines Contractor
The Mississippi Transmission/Distribution Lines license covers underground and overhead electrical transmission lines.
Mississippi NASCLA
NASCLA offers a single exam to become licensed in 15 states. For more information click here.
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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
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.
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.
Mississippi Refrigeration Contractor
The Mississippi Refrigeration license covers unlimited commercial and industrial refrigeration.
Mississippi Plumbing
Mississippi Plumbing Contractor
The Mississippi Plumbing license covers unlimited commercial and residential plumbing NOT including fuel gas or boiler systems.
Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Fire Sprinkler Contractor
The Mississippi Fire Sprinkler license covers unlimited work with fire suppression systems.
Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Cabinets and Millwork Contractor
The Mississippi Cabinets and Millwork license covers cabinet construction and installation, millwork and associated finish carpentry work.
Mississippi Carpentry Contractor
The Mississippi Carpentry license covers unlimited carpentry, formwork, and related specialties.
Mississippi Communication Systems Contractor
The Mississippi Communication Systems license covers low voltage electrical systems, except for alarms.
Mississippi Concrete Contractor
The Mississippi Concrete license covers unlimited concrete work.
Mississippi Conveyor Systems Contractor
The Mississippi Conveyor System license covers installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of conveying equipment.
Mississippi Ductwork for Heating, A/C and Ventilation Contractor
The Mississippi Ductwork license covers unlimited ductwork for heating, air conditioning, and ventilation.
Mississippi Elevator and Escalator Contractor
The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators license covers installation and repair of elevators and escalators.
Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor
The Mississippi Excavation and Grading license covers clearing, grading, and excavation.
Mississippi Fueling Systems Contractor
The Mississippi Fueling Systems license covers installation of fuel dispensing systems and storage facilities.
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.
Mississippi Heavy Construction Contractor
The Mississippi Heavy Construction license covers sewer, water and gas pipelines, grading and excavation, and paving and plant construction.
Mississippi Highway Contractor
The Mississippi Highway license covers roads, grading and excavation, highways, and bridges.
Mississippi Insulation Contractor
The Mississippi Insulation license covers mechanical and duct insulation work.
Mississippi Irrigation Systems Contractor
The Mississippi Irrigation Systems license covers unlimited irrigation systems and related components.
Mississippi Landscaping Contractor
The Mississippi Landscaping license covers unlimited landscaping, and planting and groundcover excluding irrigation.
Mississippi Lathing, Plastering, and Stucco Contractor
The Mississippi Lathing, Plastering, and Stucco license covers the installation of lath, plaster, drywall, stucco, and associated work.
Mississippi Municipal Utility Contractor
The Mississippi Municipal license covers water and sewer pipelines and plants, and associated excavation, grading, and paving.
Mississippi Painting and Wall Covering Contractor
The Mississippi Painting and Wall Covering license covers unlimited wall covering and surface preparation.
Mississippi Process Piping Contractor
The Mississippi Process Piping license covers specialized and industrial piping installation and maintenance, including components.
Mississippi Remodeling Contractor
The Mississippi Remodeling license covers unlimited (structural) remodeling and repair work, excluding roof covering.
Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor
The Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal, and Siding license covers unlimited roofing and siding installation and repair.
Mississippi Sign Erection Contractor
The Mississippi Sign Erection license covers sign wiring, installation, and erection.
Mississippi Structural Steel Contractor
The Mississippi Structural Steel license covers the placement and installation of structural and reinforcing steel.
Mississippi Swimming Pools Contractor
The Mississippi Swimming Pools license covers unlimited pool and spa installation, maintenance, and servicing, except for solar pool heating.
Mississippi Tile and Marble Contractor
The Mississippi Tile and Marble license covers surface preparation and application of stone, ceramic, or similar materials.
Mississippi Underground Utilities Contractor
The Mississippi Underground Utilities license covers water, sewer, and gas pipelines plus excavation, grading, and paving.
Mississippi Welding Contractor
The Mississippi Welding license covers unlimited welding work.