Mississippi Contractor License Lookup
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors licenses commercial work of $50,000 or more, new homes over $50,000, and residential remodeling or roofing over $10,000. Search contractors on the official site of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC), and see the rules for trades and the job price where each applies. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
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Mississippi rules checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
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Mississippi: Remodel, repair or home improvement
This state rule applies to jobs over $10,000. Credential: residential remodeler license.
Remodeling, additions or other improvements to an existing home need an MSBOC residential remodeler license when the total cost of the improvements is over $10,000. Source: Miss. Code 73-59-1(c)
Look up a contractor on the official site
Search for a name or license number; for a license number, enter numbers only without the letter prefix or suffix.
What to check on the board's record
- The name or business on the record matches the name on your contract or estimate.
- The status is active, not expired, suspended or revoked.
- The license type or class covers your kind of job.
- The license number in the contractor's ads and contract is the same one.
This summarises state rules from official sources. Only the board's own record can confirm one contractor's license. Checked October 25, 2026.
How Mississippi licenses contractors
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors licenses commercial work of $50,000 or more, new homes over $50,000, and residential remodeling or roofing over $10,000. Miss. Code 31-3-1, 31-3-21; 73-59-1; MSBOC FAQ
Contracting without the required license or certificate can bring a monetary penalty and suspension or revocation of a license or certificate. MSBOC Unlicensed Activity page
Rules by type of work
Remodel, repair or home improvement
- commercial certificate of responsibility (commercial): Contractors and subcontractors on public or private commercial projects need an MSBOC certificate of responsibility (commercial license) when the contract is $50,000 or more, including equipment installation. Issued by Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Miss. Code 31-3-1(a), 31-3-21(1)
- MSBOC's FAQ describes this as commercial jobs over $50,000; the statute exempts contracts of less than $50,000.
- Fire sprinkler work needs a commercial license on public projects over $5,000 and private projects over $10,000.
- residential remodeler license (residential): Remodeling, additions or other improvements to an existing home need an MSBOC residential remodeler license when the total cost of the improvements is over $10,000. Issued by Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Miss. Code 73-59-1(c)
Building a new home
- residential builder license (residential): Building a new home (up to three floors) for someone else needs an MSBOC residential builder license when the total cost is over $50,000. Issued by Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Miss. Code 73-59-1(b)
Electrical work, plumbing and HVAC
- commercial certificate of responsibility (commercial): Contractors and subcontractors on public or private commercial projects need an MSBOC certificate of responsibility (commercial license) when the contract is $50,000 or more, including equipment installation. Issued by Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Miss. Code 31-3-1(a), 31-3-21(1)
- MSBOC's FAQ describes this as commercial jobs over $50,000; the statute exempts contracts of less than $50,000.
- Fire sprinkler work needs a commercial license on public projects over $5,000 and private projects over $10,000.
- subcontractor license for residential electrical, plumbing, HVAC or mechanical work (residential): Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC subcontractors on a home improvement project over $10,000, or on a new home over $50,000, must hold an MSBOC license, however small their own share of the project. Issued by Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Miss. Code 73-59-3(1)(d); 73-59-1(b)-(e)
- The dollar test counts the whole project's cost, not the trade's share: any trade subcontractor on a qualifying project needs the license.
- For a new home the project must cost over $50,000.
- A stand-alone electrical, plumbing or HVAC job hired directly by the homeowner is outside this subcontractor rule. We could not confirm another state rule for it; check with your city.
Roofing
- commercial certificate of responsibility (commercial): Contractors and subcontractors on public or private commercial projects need an MSBOC certificate of responsibility (commercial license) when the contract is $50,000 or more, including equipment installation. Issued by Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Miss. Code 31-3-1(a), 31-3-21(1)
- MSBOC's FAQ describes this as commercial jobs over $50,000; the statute exempts contracts of less than $50,000.
- Fire sprinkler work needs a commercial license on public projects over $5,000 and private projects over $10,000.
- residential roofer license (residential): Residential roofing over $10,000 requires an MSBOC license (residential roofer or remodeler). Issued by Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). MSBOC FAQ; Miss. Code 73-59-1(c); MSBOC residential rules (roofer subclassification)
Where to look up contractors in Mississippi
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC): official license search. Search for a name or license number; for a license number, enter numbers only without the letter prefix or suffix.
On the record, check that the name matches your contract, the status is active (not expired, suspended or revoked), the license type covers your job, and the license number matches the one the contractor gave you.
What this tool does not do
- It does not check any one contractor. Only the board's own record shows whether a license is active and what it covers.
- It covers state rules. Cities and counties can add their own licenses and permits, and the tool cannot list every local rule.
- It does not decide whether a contractor broke the law or what you can recover. For a dispute, contact the board or a lawyer.
- It does not cover every specialty trade a state licenses (for example pest control, elevators or well drilling).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up a contractor license in Mississippi?
Use the official online license search from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Search by the contractor's name, business name or license number, and check that the status is active and the license type covers your job.
Do you need a contractor license for a small job in Mississippi?
Remodeling, additions or other improvements to an existing home need an MSBOC residential remodeler license when the total cost of the improvements is over $10,000. For jobs of $10,000 or less, this state rule generally does not apply, and a city or county can require its own license.
Which trades need a state license in Mississippi?
Electrical: subcontractor license for residential electrical, plumbing, HVAC or mechanical work from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) (residential work, more than $10,000). Plumbing: subcontractor license for residential electrical, plumbing, HVAC or mechanical work from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) (residential work, more than $10,000). HVAC: subcontractor license for residential electrical, plumbing, HVAC or mechanical work from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) (residential work, more than $10,000).
What happens if a Mississippi contractor works without a required license?
Contracting without the required license or certificate can bring a monetary penalty and suspension or revocation of a license or certificate.
Sources
- Mississippi: Miss. Code 31-3-1, 31-3-21; 73-59-1; MSBOC FAQ
- Mississippi: Miss. Code 31-3-1(a), 31-3-21(1)
- Mississippi: Miss. Code 73-59-1(b)
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC): license search
- FTC: How to avoid a home improvement scam
Checked against official Mississippi sources on October 25, 2026.
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