Mississippi Contractor License Requirements
Do You Need a Contractor License in Mississippi?
Mississippi has a statewide contractor license. Threshold: Commercial and new residential over $50,000; remodeling over $10,000. Trades such as electrical and plumbing often have separate rules. Confirm with the official site, because rules change.
Open the Official Mississippi Site
- System
- State License
- When it applies
- Commercial and new residential over $50,000; remodeling over $10,000
- Summary checked
- By its authors, 2026-09-04 to 2026-10-26. Not verified by us against state law.
How to Check a Contractor in Mississippi
Ask for the license number and exact business name, then search them on the state's official site. Check that the license is active, that its class covers your job and its dollar size, and that the name matches your contract.
Common Questions
How do you check a contractor in Mississippi?
Ask for the license number and exact business name, then search them on the state's official site. Check that the license is active, that its class covers your job and its dollar size, and that the name matches your contract.
Does a license mean the contractor is insured?
Not always. Ask for a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation, and call the insurer to confirm if the job is large.
Contractors in Mississippi
All 42 listed in Mississippi, most in Cleveland, Hattiesburg, Pascagoula, Brandon, Jackson, Meridian.
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