Mississippi general contractor continuing education requirements

The Residential Builder / Residential Remodeler needs 2 hours of continuing education, and the license renews every year. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Mississippi General contractor renewal guide

2 hours of CE

Applies to the Residential Builder / Residential Remodeler

CE hours: 2 hours
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal deadline: Annual; license is valid one year and expires on the date printed on the certificate of licensure (anniversary-based, not a fixed calendar date). MSBOC emails renewal notices (email only beginning 2026) about 60 days before expiration; renewing is the licensee's responsibility.
License level: State license
Board: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

Approved providers listed on MSBOC site.

Proof and reporting

Proof of each qualifier's CE submitted with renewal.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

Each qualifying party for a residential license must complete 2 credit hours of continuing education from a board-approved provider/instructor per Miss. Code Ann. 73-59-11; applies to residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015 (not to inactive status).

Renew on the official site 601-354-6161 / 800-880-6161

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Mississippi General contractor licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

Commercial Building Construction contractor (Certificate of Responsibility)

How CE fits into the Mississippi renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Mississippi General contractor renewal guide.

Mississippi General contractor CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Mississippi general contractor license need?

Residential Builder / Residential Remodeler: 2 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) before you rely on it.

Who approves Mississippi general contractor CE courses?

Approved providers listed on MSBOC site. Check with Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Mississippi general contractor CE hours?

Proof of each qualifier's CE submitted with renewal. Check with Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) before you rely on it.

When do Mississippi general contractor CE hours have to be done?

Residential Builder / Residential Remodeler: Annual; license is valid one year and expires on the date printed on the certificate of licensure (anniversary-based, not a fixed calendar date). MSBOC emails renewal notices (email only beginning 2026) about 60 days before expiration; renewing is the licensee's responsibility. Check with Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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