Mississippi General Contractor License

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Mississippi Contractors Exams and Licenses

Mississippi offers two primary contractor licenses: Residential Builder and Building Construction. Both licenses allow full residential work, but only the Building Construction license allows for commercial projects.

All contractors performing work on any commercial job over $50,000, new residential construction over $50,000, and residential remodeling or additions over $10,000 are required to have a license.

Mississippi Commercial Builder

This license allows builders to work on both residential and commercial projects of any size.

Exams Required:

Mississippi Business & Law Exam
Trades Exam (options: NASCLA or Mississippi-specific trades exam)

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Mississippi Residential Builder

This license is for residential construction projects, including building new homes and remodeling. It also allows work on commercial projects up to 7,500 sq. ft.

Exams Required:

Mississippi Residential Builder Trades Exam
Mississippi Business & Law Exam

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Mississippi Business & Law

This exam is mandatory for all contractor licenses and covers essential business and legal practices. It’s a short, two-hour exam.

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NASCLA Trades Exam (Multi-State)

If you plan to work in multiple states, the NASCLA exam is recognized in many states, making it a more versatile option.

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Mississippi Commercial Builder Trades Exam

This exam is specific to Mississippi and is suitable for those who only want to be licensed in Mississippi.

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