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 can no longer carry this reference. We do carry the newest edition of the NEC and the seminar does deach about navigating any edition of the NEC. We also prepare for the NASCLA Electrical Contractor which Mississippi offers and honors.
Add All Required Books to Cart ($414.70)
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2020 National Electrical Code, softcover, Highlighted and Tabbed in house for faster, more effective reference.
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Business and Law
NASCLA
.awq5 { POSITION: absolute } Mississippi, Business and Project Management for Contractors, General Contractors edition is designed to…
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Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), Published by American…
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American Contractors Exam Services
Permanent Tabs printed for the 2023 Ugly's Electrucal Reference
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American Contractors Exam Services has put together a package of permanent tabs for the Mississippi NASCLA Business and…
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The 2023 Edition offers the most pertinent, up-to-date information for electricians, including updated National Electric Code (NEC) and…
Additional Services
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Mississippi - Check made payable to "State Board of Contractors" (We cannot submit your application without this check)
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New Application Processing Fee for Mississippi License
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Check payable to "Mississippi Secretary of State" (for out of state Corporations)
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Mississippi- for Appointment of Registered Agent Make Check payable to "Mississippi Secretary of State"
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
The Mississippi Electrician license covers unlimited commercial electrical work. No state level license is required for residential work, only city or county licenses.
License Requirements
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.
Reciprocity
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.
Continuing Education
As of this time Mississippi doesn’t require continuing education for this license.
The Exam
- The fee is $120 for each exam and a score of 70% is required to pass.
- The Mississippi Business and Law Management exam has 50 questions and a time limit of 2 hours
- The Mississippi Electrician exam has 80 questions and a time limit of 3 hours.
- A score of 70% is required. Topics covered on the BUsiness Law exam are safety information, general electrical knowledge, service, feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, special occupancies and equipment, electrical power, motors, low voltage, lighting, illuminated signs, fire detection and alarm systems 3, and over-current protection
- Topics covered on the Electrical exam are safety information, general electrical knowledge, service, feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, special occupancies and equipment, electrical power, motors, low voltage, lighting, illuminated signs, fire detection and alarm systems 3, and over-current protection
- To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors offers a 1 ½ day seminar to prepare you for the required Mississippi Business and Law Management exam and Master Electrical exam. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.
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
