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How to get a plumber license in Mississippi

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Mississippi's official board.

Mississippi does NOT issue statewide individual journeyman/master plumber licenses; state-level regulation is at the contractor level via MSBOC, with local jurisdictions handling other tiers. Established under Miss. Code Title 31/73.

Issuing authority: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Official page: https://www.msboc.us/classifications/

License levels in Mississippi

Mississippi plumber licensing at a glance

RequirementsMSBOC issues contractor licenses (Certificate of Responsibility) only, NOT individual journeyman/master plumber licenses. Both the Plumbing (commercial + residential scope) and Residential Plumbing classifications require passing a trade examination. Commercial license held via a Certificate of Responsibility numbered to the contractor.
ReciprocityMSBOC has a reciprocity program; plumbing is listed among reciprocal classifications for contractors transferring from other states (reciprocity form/instructions on the MSBOC site).
RenewalContractor certificates renew online (annual/periodic per MSBOC); specific dollar thresholds requiring licensure are set by statute rather than stated on the classifications page.
NotesMississippi does NOT issue statewide individual journeyman/master plumber licenses; state-level regulation is at the contractor level via MSBOC, with local jurisdictions handling other tiers. Established under Miss. Code Title 31/73.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Mississippi?
Mississippi does NOT issue statewide individual journeyman/master plumber licenses; state-level regulation is at the contractor level via MSBOC, with local jurisdictions handling other tiers. Established under Miss. Code Title 31/73.
What plumber license levels does Mississippi have?
The levels are Commercial Plumbing (contractor classification), Residential Plumbing (contractor classification).
How do you get licensed as a plumber in Mississippi?
MSBOC issues contractor licenses (Certificate of Responsibility) only, NOT individual journeyman/master plumber licenses. Both the Plumbing (commercial + residential scope) and Residential Plumbing classifications require passing a trade examination. Commercial license held via a Certificate of Responsibility numbered to the contractor.
Does Mississippi have plumber license reciprocity?
MSBOC has a reciprocity program; plumbing is listed among reciprocal classifications for contractors transferring from other states (reciprocity form/instructions on the MSBOC site).

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