Mississippi contractor license renewal checklist

Commercial HVAC / Mechanical contractor (Certificate of Responsibility) (Mechanical (major) / HVAC, Refrigeration)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $50 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $450 instead of about $400 per MSBOC commercial renewal form; fee schedule lists Commercial License Renewal - Late Fee about $50).

Grace period

Commercial license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage with minimum $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; named insured must match license name and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder (cancellation notice). Workers' compensation certificate if required by law. Proof of Mississippi Secretary of State good standing (not required for sole proprietors). Balance sheet showing net worth of at least $50,000 for a major classification or $20,000 for a specialty classification is required at renewal.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Residential HVAC / Residential Mechanical (Residential HVAC; Residential Mechanical)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

2 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $10 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $110 instead of about $100 per MSBOC residential renewal form; fee schedule: Residential License Renewal - Late Fee about $10).

Grace period

Residential license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage required; MSBOC sets no minimum coverage amount for residential license holders. The insured name must match the license and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder. Workers' compensation certificate if required by law.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Commercial Electrical contractor (Certificate of Responsibility) (Electrical (major))

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $50 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $450 instead of about $400 per MSBOC commercial renewal form; fee schedule lists Commercial License Renewal - Late Fee about $50).

Grace period

Commercial license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage with minimum $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; named insured must match license name and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder (cancellation notice). Workers' compensation certificate if required by law. Proof of Mississippi Secretary of State good standing (not required for sole proprietors). Balance sheet showing net worth of at least $50,000 for a major classification or $20,000 for a specialty classification is required at renewal.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Journeyman / Master Electrician (individual)

Local / county license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Set by the issuing city or county (commonly annual).

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Set by each city or county.

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Residential Electrical (Residential Electrical)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

2 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $10 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $110 instead of about $100 per MSBOC residential renewal form; fee schedule: Residential License Renewal - Late Fee about $10).

Grace period

Residential license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage required; MSBOC sets no minimum coverage amount for residential license holders. The insured name must match the license and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder. Workers' compensation certificate if required by law.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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Commercial Plumbing contractor (Certificate of Responsibility) (Plumbing (specialty) / Mechanical (major)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $50 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $450 instead of about $400 per MSBOC commercial renewal form; fee schedule lists Commercial License Renewal - Late Fee about $50).

Grace period

Commercial license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage with minimum $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; named insured must match license name and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder (cancellation notice). Workers' compensation certificate if required by law. Proof of Mississippi Secretary of State good standing (not required for sole proprietors). Balance sheet showing net worth of at least $50,000 for a major classification or $20,000 for a specialty classification is required at renewal.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Journeyman / Master Plumber (individual)

Local / county license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Set by the issuing city or county (commonly annual).

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Set by each city or county.

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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Residential Plumbing (Residential Plumbing; Residential Mechan)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

2 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $10 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $110 instead of about $100 per MSBOC residential renewal form; fee schedule: Residential License Renewal - Late Fee about $10).

Grace period

Residential license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage required; MSBOC sets no minimum coverage amount for residential license holders. The insured name must match the license and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder. Workers' compensation certificate if required by law.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Commercial Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding contractor (Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding (special)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $50 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $450 instead of about $400 per MSBOC commercial renewal form; fee schedule lists Commercial License Renewal - Late Fee about $50).

Grace period

Commercial license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage with minimum $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; named insured must match license name and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder (cancellation notice). Workers' compensation certificate if required by law. Proof of Mississippi Secretary of State good standing (not required for sole proprietors). Balance sheet showing net worth of at least $50,000 for a major classification or $20,000 for a specialty classification is required at renewal.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Residential Roofer (Residential Roofer)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

2 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $10 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $110 instead of about $100 per MSBOC residential renewal form; fee schedule: Residential License Renewal - Late Fee about $10).

Grace period

Residential license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage required; MSBOC sets no minimum coverage amount for residential license holders. The insured name must match the license and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder. Workers' compensation certificate if required by law.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

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Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Commercial Applicator (cat. 7A etc.))

State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

Deadline

Certification is valid 36 months from the date of issuance (renews on the certification anniversary). Complete the approved training within the 12 months before expiration.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

5 hours

Renewal fee

About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is published.

Grace period

None stated; training must be completed within the 12 months before expiration.

Official link

https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/bpi/pesticide-program/commercial-applicator-certification/

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Pest Control Company License (principal / branch office) (Company License (WDIL, GRCL, FUML, etc.))

State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

Deadline

Company licenses expire 3 years from the date of issuance. Submit the completed renewal application (with current bond and insurance certificates) before the expiration date; the license is invalid if the bond or insurance expires first.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $0. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is published. State law provides that no fee is charged for the license (Miss. Code 69-19-9).

Grace period

No grace period stated; renew before expiration.

Insurance

Pest (insect, rodent, plant disease) control categories: surety bond of at least $5,000 (weed control only: $2,500; combined pest and weed: $5,000) AND general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence with $200,000 minimum annual aggregate, covering pollution/contamination, property damage, personal injury and errors & omissions. Wood destroying insect (WDI) companies need E&O coverage on MS Official WDI Reports and damages caused by structural pests. Bond and insurance expire together; license invalid if either lapses. Weed-only companies need no insurance.

Official link

https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/bpi/pesticide-program/weed-and-pest-control-license-and-permit/

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Pest Control Operator License (qualifying individual) / Permit (Operator License; Permit)

State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

Deadline

Operator Licenses and Permits expire 36 months from date of issuance; renewal request must be submitted on the Bureau form with proof of training/exam within the 12 months preceding expiration.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board

Renewal fee

About $0. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is published; no fee is charged for the operator license or permit.

Grace period

None. The license must be renewed before the 36-month expiration; it is the holder's responsibility to know the date.

Official link

https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/bpi/pesticide-program/weed-and-pest-control-license-and-permit/

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Registered Technician Identification (RTID) (RTID (WDI, GRC, FUM))

State license · Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) - Bureau of Plant Industry, Regulation of Professional Services

Deadline

RTIDs in WDIL, GRCL and FUML categories expire 36 months from issuance; renewal form must show attendance at a Bureau-approved training course within the 12 months before expiration.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board

Renewal fee

About $0. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No fee or late fee is published for the RTID.

Grace period

None stated; renewal must show training within the 12 months before expiration.

Official link

https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/bpi/pesticide-program/weed-and-pest-control-license-and-permit/

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Commercial Building Construction contractor (Certificate of Responsibility) (Building Construction (major))

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $50 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $450 instead of about $400 per MSBOC commercial renewal form; fee schedule lists Commercial License Renewal - Late Fee about $50).

Grace period

Commercial license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage with minimum $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate; named insured must match license name and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder (cancellation notice). Workers' compensation certificate if required by law. Proof of Mississippi Secretary of State good standing (not required for sole proprietors). Balance sheet showing net worth of at least $50,000 for a major classification or $20,000 for a specialty classification is required at renewal.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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Residential Builder / Residential Remodeler (Residential Builder; Residential Remodel)

State license · Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

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.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

2 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $10 late fee when renewed after expiration (total about $110 instead of about $100 per MSBOC residential renewal form; fee schedule: Residential License Renewal - Late Fee about $10).

Grace period

Residential license may be renewed as a late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration.

Insurance

General liability certificate of coverage required; MSBOC sets no minimum coverage amount for residential license holders. The insured name must match the license and MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder. Workers' compensation certificate if required by law.

Official link

https://secure.msboc.us/applications/login.cfm

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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