It issues state licenses for general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors and roofing contractors. Use the official lookup below to check a contractor. Information as of October 6, 2026.
Official lookup: MSBOC contractor search by name or license number, covering commercial and residential licenses. source MSBOC Violators page has separate searches for commercial and residential contractor violations. source MSBOC says its lookup may be out of date and recommends calling the board before relying on it. source
Confirm the record is active and the class matches the job (Building Construction (commercial major) or Heavy Construction (commercial major) or Highway, Street and Bridge Construction (commercial major) or Municipal and Public Works (commercial major) or Residential Builder or Residential Remodeler or Residential Construction Manager or Limited Specialty Services). The board's own record governs. A license is required for jobs above A license is required for residential remodeling or additions over $10,000, new residential construction over $50,000, and commercial jobs over $50,000. source
Check the bond and insurance on the record against the state minimums: General liability insurance required: commercial licenses need at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; residential licenses need proof of coverage with no set minimum. source
File a complaint with MSBOC online with supporting documents, or mail the signed PDF form to the Complaint Dept., P.O. Box 320279, Jackson, MS 39232. source MSBOC has jurisdiction over both licensed and unlicensed contractors. source
Homeowner protections in Mississippi
A licensed contractor must state in writing, in bold type just above your signature line on the contract, whether it carries general liability insurance. source
An MSBOC complaint does not guarantee restitution; to recover money or force performance, go to court or consult an attorney. source
Get licensed
For a general contractor working in Mississippi.
Apply to Mississippi State Board of Contractors as a Building Construction (commercial major) or Heavy Construction (commercial major) or Highway, Street and Bridge Construction (commercial major) or Municipal and Public Works (commercial major) or Residential Builder or Residential Remodeler or Residential Construction Manager or Limited Specialty Services.
Yes: every applicant takes the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam, plus a trade exam for Building Construction, Residential Builder or Residential Remodeler (NASCLA General Building exam accepted for commercial Building Construction); exams are given by PSI. Some specialty classes need no trade exam. source
Carry general liability insurance required: commercial licenses need at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; residential licenses need proof of coverage with no set minimum. source
Pay the commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial building licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more): $400. source
Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source
Yes: every applicant takes the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam, plus a trade exam for Building Construction, Residential Builder or Residential Remodeler (NASCLA General Building exam accepted for commercial Building Construction); exams are given by PSI. Some specialty classes need no trade exam. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Experience
Not found on an official source. No fixed minimum years of experience found on an official source; the application asks for detailed projects in the classification sought, and the board weighs experience along with exam results.
Bond
Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Insurance
General liability insurance required: commercial licenses need at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; residential licenses need proof of coverage with no set minimum. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Renewal
Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Reciprocity
Reciprocity waives only the trade exam, under agreements with listed states that vary by classification; the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam and all other application steps still apply. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Fees
$400 (Commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial building licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more)). source
$50 (Residential application fee (covers residential building licenses)). source
$400 (Commercial license renewal fee, each year). source
$100 (Residential license renewal fee, each year). source
$25 (Reciprocity or verification of license). source
ElectricalSources checked January 1, 2016
Exam
Yes: Electrical (commercial) and Residential Electrical require a trade exam plus the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam, given by PSI. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Experience
Not found on an official source. No fixed minimum years of experience found on an official source; the application asks for detailed projects in the classification sought, and the board weighs experience along with exam results.
Bond
Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Insurance
General liability insurance required: commercial licenses need at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; residential licenses need proof of coverage with no set minimum. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Renewal
Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Reciprocity
Reciprocity waives only the trade exam, under agreements with listed states that vary by classification; a NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination may be taken instead of the Mississippi Master Electrical exam. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Fees
$400 (Commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial electrical licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more)). source
$25 (Reciprocity or verification of license). source
PlumbingSources checked January 1, 2016
Exam
Yes: Plumbing (commercial) and Residential Plumbing require a trade exam plus the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam, given by PSI. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Experience
Not found on an official source. No fixed minimum years of experience found on an official source; the application asks for detailed projects in the classification sought, and the board weighs experience along with exam results.
Bond
Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Insurance
General liability insurance required: commercial licenses need at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; residential licenses need proof of coverage with no set minimum. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Renewal
Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Reciprocity
Reciprocity waives only the trade exam; for plumbing and mechanical, Tennessee is the only agreement state whose exam is waived. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Fees
$400 (Commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial plumbing licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more)). source
$25 (Reciprocity or verification of license). source
HVACSources checked January 1, 2016
Exam
Yes: Mechanical (commercial) and Residential HVAC require a trade exam plus the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam, given by PSI. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Experience
Not found on an official source. No fixed minimum years of experience found on an official source; the application asks for detailed projects in the classification sought, and the board weighs experience along with exam results.
Bond
Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Insurance
General liability insurance required: commercial licenses need at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; residential licenses need proof of coverage with no set minimum. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Renewal
Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Reciprocity
Reciprocity waives only the trade exam; for plumbing and mechanical, Tennessee is the only agreement state whose exam is waived. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Fees
$400 (Commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial HVAC or mechanical licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more)). source
$25 (Reciprocity or verification of license). source
RoofingSources checked January 1, 2016
Exam
Yes: Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding (commercial) and Residential Roofer require a trade exam plus the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam, given by PSI. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Experience
Not found on an official source. No fixed minimum years of experience found on an official source; the application asks for detailed projects in the classification sought, and the board weighs experience along with exam results.
Bond
Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Insurance
General liability insurance required: commercial licenses need at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; residential licenses need proof of coverage with no set minimum. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Renewal
Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Reciprocity
Reciprocity waives only the trade exam, under agreements with listed states that vary by classification; the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam and all other application steps still apply. source (checked October 6, 2026)
Fees
$400 (Commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial roofing licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more)). source
$25 (Reciprocity or verification of license). source
Questions
Does Mississippi require a contractor license?
Yes, in most cases Mississippi requires a state license for general contractors. A license is required for residential remodeling or additions over $10,000, new residential construction over $50,000, and commercial jobs over $50,000. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors issues it as one of several credentials, such as Building Construction (commercial major), Heavy Construction (commercial major) or Highway, Street and Bridge Construction (commercial major).
How do I look up a contractor license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors keeps the record for general contractors in Mississippi. Use the official lookup linked in the Look up a license table, and treat the board's own record as final.
How do I look up an electrician license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors keeps the record for electrical contractors in Mississippi.
How do I look up a plumbing license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Mississippi.
Does Mississippi have an HVAC license?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Mississippi.
Do roofers need a license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors keeps the record for roofing contractors in Mississippi.