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Mississippi Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours
Commercial and residential licenses renew every year.1 Commercial contractors have no continuing education requirement.2
Renewal rules for electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing: check with Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC).
When does a Mississippi contractor license expire?
Commercial and residential licenses renew every year. The Board emails a renewal notice about 60 days before the expiration date on your certificate. You can renew late for up to 180 days after expiration; after that you must apply for a new license.1
How many continuing education hours does Mississippi require?
Commercial contractors have no continuing education requirement. Each qualifying party on a residential license must complete 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education to keep the license.2
How much is the Mississippi renewal fee?
Commercial renewal is $50 a year, with a $100 late fee. Residential licenses cost $100 to apply and $10 a year to renew, with a $25 late fee.3
Sources
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC): renewal (msboc.us, 2026-10-27)
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC): continuing education (msboc.us, 2026-10-27)
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC): fees (msboc.us, 2026-10-27)