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Mississippi Commercial Builder Construction

The Mississippi Building Construction license allows for construction of commercial buildings and single-family and multi-family dwellings. This license can build from the ground up and remodel any existing structure.

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Product Combos


There are two combos: Regular and Pre-Highlighted. The only difference is that the Pre-Highlighted combo comes with books that are already highlighted and tabbed for you. If you get the regular combo, you still get all of the books and tabs, but you will highlight yourself. The course includes highlighting guides for each book.

What's the difference between Regular and Pre-highlighted?

Regular Combo

Combos include

  • All of the textbooks for both exams
  • Pre-printed book tabs for all of the books
  • Online Courses for both exams:
    • Highlighting Guides
    • Audio tracks
    • Digital Study Guides
    • Quizzes for each book
    • Book lookup exercises
    • Unlimited practice exams
    • Unlimited tutoring
    • And more!

Pre-Highlighted Combo


Other Products


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Bookset Only

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Individual Books

Steps to Obtain Your Mississippi Building Contractor License

Step 1
Submit Your Application
Submit Application
Step 2
Purchase Your Exam Prep Course
Purchase
Step 3
Study for the Exam

Prepare for the Mississippi Building Contractor Exam.

Study
Step 4
Register & Pass the Exam

Register for the exam through PSI Exams.

Pass Exam

Mississippi Commercial General Contractor Requirements & Application

  • Licensure is required for commercial projects over $100,000 or public projects over $50,000.
  • Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the exam.
  • The Mississippi Business and Law exam must also be passed.
  • Submit CPA-reviewed financial statements to document sufficient net worth and proof of required workers' compensation insurance.
  • Provide a Certificate of General Liability insurance showing minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate.
  • Show experience in the requested classification of work, listing three completed jobs.
  • Submit a reviewed or audited financial statement from a certified public accountant, completed within the last 12 months. Major classifications require a minimum net worth of $50,000.
Board Contact Information:

Mississippi State Board of Contractors
2679 Crane Ridge Dr. Suite C
Jackson, MS 39216

Phone: 800-880-6161
Email: info@msboc.us
Website: Mississippi State Board of Contractors
Mississippi FAQ

Fees: The application fee for a new Mississippi contractor license is $300. Mississippi Application

Mississippi Building Contractor Test Information

Test Information: The open-book exam covers 11 subject areas. Candidate Information Bulletin: Download the bulletin.

Exam Information Details
Exam Fee$120
Number of Questions80
Passing Score70%
Time Limit180 Minutes
Subject Area Number of Questions
Site Work6
Concrete12
Masonry6
Metals12
Carpentry7
Thermal and Moisture Protection7
Doors and Windows3
Finishes3
Safety6
General Code, Plan Reading, and Estimating15
Mississippi One Call3

Mississippi Builders License Reciprocity

Mississippi has established reciprocity with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee for licenses held for at least three years. This does not apply to NASCLA, and the state Business Law exam is required.

Mississippi Building Construction Permitted Work

With this license, you may bid on and build all types of residential and commercial buildings in Mississippi.