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Mississippi Contractor License Exam Prep

Prepare for Mississippi commercial, residential, remodeling, NASCLA, and Business and Law contractor exams with online courses, reference books, practice exams, tabs, and complete study packages.

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$50K Commercial and new-home threshold
$10K Residential remodeling threshold

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Mississippi licensing overview: Mississippi contractors generally need a license for commercial projects over $50,000, new residential construction over $50,000, and residential remodeling or additions over $10,000. The license classification you choose should match the type and scope of work you plan to perform.
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Mississippi Contractor License and Exam Options

Multi-State

NASCLA Commercial Trades Exam

The NASCLA Commercial General Building exam provides a versatile commercial contractor exam path for applicants who may want to qualify in Mississippi and other participating states.

  • Commercial General Building exam preparation
  • Accepted by multiple participating states
  • Mississippi Business and Law may also be required
  • Online course, books, tabs, and practice exams
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Mississippi Commercial Builder

The Mississippi Commercial Builder classification allows qualified contractors to perform commercial and residential building work within the permitted scope of the license.

  • Mississippi Business and Law exam
  • Commercial trade exam preparation
  • NASCLA or Mississippi-specific trade path
  • Books, tabs, courses, and combo packages
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Mississippi Residential Builder

The Mississippi Residential Builder classification is intended for new-home construction, residential remodeling, and other qualifying residential building projects.

  • Mississippi Residential Builder trade exam
  • Mississippi Business and Law exam
  • Residential construction and remodeling preparation
  • Complete reference-book packages available
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Mississippi Residential Remodeler

Prepare for the Mississippi Residential Remodeler classification for qualifying renovation, repair, improvement, and remodeling projects involving residential property.

  • Residential Remodeler trade exam
  • Mississippi Business and Law exam
  • Residential renovation and remodeling topics
  • Online lessons and practice exams
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Mississippi

Mississippi Commercial Remodeler

Prepare for the Mississippi Commercial Remodeler classification for qualifying renovation, repair, alteration, and improvement projects involving commercial property.

  • Commercial Remodeler trade exam
  • Mississippi Business and Law exam
  • Commercial renovation and alteration topics
  • Reference books, tabs, and course packages
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Required Exam

Mississippi Business and Law

The Mississippi Business and Law exam covers the business, financial, regulatory, contractual, and legal responsibilities involved in operating a contracting business.

  • Business organization and management
  • Contracts and project administration
  • Licensing, labor, tax, and insurance topics
  • Two-hour exam preparation
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Compare classifications

Mississippi Contractor License Comparison

License or Exam Residential Work Commercial Work Business and Law Multi-State Option
NASCLA Commercial Trades Varies by license application Usually required separately
Commercial Builder NASCLA path available
Residential Builder Limited by classification
Residential Remodeler Remodeling scope
Commercial Remodeler Limited by classification Remodeling scope
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Regular Combo

Online exam-preparation course plus the complete required reference-book set.

Pre-Highlighted Combo

Online course plus professionally highlighted and tabbed reference books.

Course Only

Self-paced online lessons and practice exams without the reference books.

Bookset Only

The complete reference-book set required for your selected Mississippi contractor exam.

Tabset Only

Pre-printed tabs designed to help you navigate approved reference books quickly.

Individual Books

Purchase only the required references missing from your existing book collection.

Frequently asked questions

Mississippi Contractor License FAQs

When is a Mississippi contractor license required?

Based on the licensing information provided, a contractor license is required for commercial projects over $50,000, new residential construction over $50,000, and residential remodeling or additions over $10,000.

What is the difference between Commercial Builder and Residential Builder?

The Commercial Builder classification is intended for qualifying commercial and residential building work. The Residential Builder classification focuses primarily on residential construction and remodeling, with commercial work limited by the scope of the classification.

Can I use the NASCLA exam for Mississippi?

The NASCLA Commercial General Building exam may be used as a commercial trade examination path for qualifying Mississippi classifications. Applicants must still complete Mississippi's application, Business and Law, financial, experience, and other licensing requirements.

Is Mississippi Business and Law required?

The Mississippi Business and Law exam is commonly required for contractor license classifications and is taken in addition to the applicable trade examination.

Which Mississippi remodeling license should I choose?

Choose the Residential Remodeler classification when your work will focus on qualifying residential remodeling projects. Choose the Commercial Remodeler classification when your work will focus on qualifying commercial renovation and alteration projects.

Can I purchase the course without the books?

Yes. Course-only, bookset-only, tabset-only, individual-book, regular-combo, and pre-highlighted-combo options may be available depending on the selected exam.

Are Mississippi contractor exams open book?

Many contractor examinations are open book, but only approved reference materials may be permitted. Review the current candidate bulletin before testing to verify allowed books and examination rules.

Does passing the exam automatically issue my license?

No. Passing the required exams is only part of the contractor licensing process. Applicants may also need to satisfy application, experience, financial, insurance, and other licensing-board requirements.

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