How do I check a roofing license in Mississippi?

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors keeps the record for roofing contractors in Mississippi. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does a roofing license cost in Mississippi?

$400 (Commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial roofing licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more)). $50 (Residential application fee (covers residential roofing licenses)). $400 (Commercial license renewal fee, each year). $100 (Residential license renewal fee, each year). $50 (Commercial license late renewal fee). $10 (Residential license late renewal fee). $100 (Each additional classification added to a commercial license). $50 (Request for waiver of exam). $25 (Reciprocity or verification of license).

How often does a roofing license renew in Mississippi?

Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually.

How to get a roofing license in Mississippi

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses roofing contractors in Mississippi. Residential roofing over $10,000 needs an MSBOC license; commercial roofing contracts need a commercial license over $50,000.

Who licenses roofing work in Mississippi

Credential	State license
Board	Mississippi State Board of Contractors official statement
Official lookup	Search roofing licenses
When a license is needed	Residential roofing over $10,000 needs an MSBOC license; commercial roofing contracts need a commercial license over $50,000. source
License types	Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding (commercial specialty), Residential Roofer

How to get licensed

Apply to Mississippi State Board of Contractors as a Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding (commercial specialty) or Residential Roofer.
Board page
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
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 roofing licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more): $400. source
Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. source

Roofing requirements in Mississippi

Roofing: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources 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	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.
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 $50 (Residential application fee (covers residential roofing licenses)). source $400 (Commercial license renewal fee, each year). source $100 (Residential license renewal fee, each year). source $50 (Commercial license late renewal fee). source $10 (Residential license late renewal fee). source $100 (Each additional classification added to a commercial license). source $50 (Request for waiver of exam). source $25 (Reciprocity or verification of license). source

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Questions

Do you need a roofing license in Mississippi?: Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses roofing contractors in Mississippi. Residential roofing over $10,000 needs an MSBOC license; commercial roofing contracts need a commercial license over $50,000.
How do I check a roofing license in Mississippi?: The Mississippi State Board of Contractors keeps the record for roofing contractors in Mississippi. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a roofing license cost in Mississippi?: $400 (Commercial application fee, one classification (covers commercial roofing licenses for jobs of $50,000 or more)). $50 (Residential application fee (covers residential roofing licenses)). $400 (Commercial license renewal fee, each year). $100 (Residential license renewal fee, each year). $50 (Commercial license late renewal fee). $10 (Residential license late renewal fee). $100 (Each additional classification added to a commercial license). $50 (Request for waiver of exam). $25 (Reciprocity or verification of license).
How often does a roofing license renew in Mississippi?: Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.