Mississippi Residential Contractor with Business Law (PSI Exam)

This license covers residential construction on 1 and 2 family units, not over 3 stories. Residential contractors may also construct, improve, repair, remodel, or renovate any commercial structure as long as it does not exceed 7,500 square feet.

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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 contractors bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.

***Important Reference Material Information*** In addition to the books listed under "Reference Materials" on this page, there is also a downloadable document needed to prepare for this exam. To view and print this document, simply select the link following the title.

Rules and Regulations Residential Contractors, Mississippi State Board of Contractors Click Here To Download.

 

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  • 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.
  • Business and Law is also required for licensure.
  • 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 $10,000 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.

This license covers residential construction on 1 and 2 family units, not over 3 stories. Residential contractors may also construct, improve, repair, remodel, or renovate any commercial structure as long as it does not exceed 7,500 square feet.

To apply, contact the state of Mississippi at 601-354-6161.

The application fee is $50.

Applications will be reviewed for approval for testing as soon as they are received. After passing the exams the applicant must submit a completed application to the Board for review.

Completed applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the next scheduled meeting to be reviewed at that meeting. The Board meets 4 times each year in January, April, July, and October.

Successful candidates will receive their Certificate of Responsibility or trade license approximately 1 week after approval by the Board.

Important Contacts

To apply for a license, contact:

Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board
2679 Crane Ridge Drive
Jackson, MS 39232
(601)354-6161

Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 320279
Jackson, Mississippi 39232-0279
www.msboc.us
To register for an exam, contact:

PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration MS
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267 Phone
(702)932-2666 Fax
www.psiexams.com

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.

Each qualifying party for a residential license must complete two (2) credit hours of continuing education taught by a board approved provider or instructor in order to maintain a residential license pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §73-59-11. The continuing education requirement applies to all residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015.
  • The fee for the exam is $120 per exam.
  • The Mississippi Residential exam has 80 questions and a time limit of 3 hours.
  • A score of 70% is required to pass.

    Topics covered on the exam are site-work, footings and foundations, concrete and concrete reinforcement, masonry, carpentry, roofing, associated trades and drywall, general code requirements, plan reading, estimating, OSHA safety, and licensing.

  • To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.

American Contractors offers a 1 day seminar to prepare you for the Mississippi Residential Contractor license exam and Business and Law exam. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.

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