Mississippi general contractor license renewal
Mississippi contractor license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- State Board of Contractors | MS.GOV View Website 2679 Crane Ridge Dr.
- Suite C Jackson, MS 39216 (601) 354-6161 (601) 354-6715 The Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors (MSBOC) is the contractor licensing authority for the state and is comprised of ten members appointed to staggered terms by the Governor.
- MSBOC protects consumers by licensing and regulating Mississippi’s construction industry through policies and procedures that promote the health, safety and general welfare of the
- Board page: State Board of Contractors | MS.GOV
Cycle
- Mississippi sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for general contractor credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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