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Mississippi Contractor Licensing Requirements
Last reviewed October 22, 2026 · The Builders List
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) requires a state license for certain projects. Hiring an unlicensed contractor can void your insurance and leave you liable for unpaid subcontractors. The thresholds below are the rules as currently published — confirm the current requirements directly with the Board before you sign anything.
What requires an MSBOC license
| Work type | License requirement |
|---|---|
| Remodeling | MSBOC license over $10,000 |
| Roofing | MSBOC license over $10,000 |
| Electrical | License at any dollar amount |
| Plumbing | License at any dollar amount |
| HVAC | License at any dollar amount |
| New Construction | MSBOC license over $50,000 |
Why it matters
The license tells you the contractor has been vetted, bonded where required, and is accountable to the Board. Hiring an unlicensed operator for work that requires a license can void your insurance claim if something goes wrong.
How to verify
Verify any Mississippi contractor license online — our free tool checks license status, expiration, and classification against the official MSBOC database.
The five-minute version
- Determine whether your project crosses the state license threshold.
- Get the contractor's license number and the registered name.
- Run the lookup against the MSBOC record.
- Confirm the classification matches the work being done.
If the record does not match, the contractor is not the right person for the job.
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