Do you need a contractor license in Mississippi?
Licenses are needed for commercial work over $50,000, new residential construction over $50,000, and residential remodeling or roofing over $10,000. (source: MSBOC FAQ (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the MSBOC website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search MSBOC's contractor database and check the name and classification match your contract. (source: MSBOC (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Mississippi State Board of Contractors sources. See sources.
When do you need a license?
$10,000 or more for a job means a license is needed.
Licenses are needed for commercial work over $50,000, new residential construction over $50,000, and residential remodeling or roofing over $10,000. (source: MSBOC FAQ (opens in a new tab))
- Fire sprinkler work needs a license over $5,000 (public) or $10,000 (private). (source: MSBOC FAQ (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- MSBOC (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- MSBOC FAQ (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- MSBOC Commercial Application (rev. 1/2024) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- MSBOC: Residential Application (PDF) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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