Steps to Obtain Your Mississippi Electrical License

Step 1

Submit Your Application

Submit your Mississippi contractor application to the Board. Use the official MSBOC Forms Page to download the Residential or Commercial application (print, notarize, and mail).

Step 2

Get Authorized to Test

After MSBOC reviews your application, they will notify PSI of your eligibility and send you the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin. See MSBOC’s official Testing Steps.

Step 3

Prepare for Your Exam(s)

Study the references listed in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for Mississippi electrical exams. All tests are open-book per PSI rules.

Step 4

Take & Pass the Exam(s)

Take your required trade exam (Mississippi Master Electrical state-specific or NASCLA) and Business & Law (if applicable), then complete licensing with MSBOC. See MSBOC Apply for a License.

Mississippi Electrical State Requirements & Application

• Licensing and exams are administered through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Applications must be submitted to MSBOC before PSI will authorize testing.
• Master Electrical applicants may choose between the MSBOC state-specific Master Electrical trade exam or the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Electrical Contractors.
• Applications (Residential or Commercial) are downloaded, completed, notarized, and mailed to MSBOC; online submission is not currently available.

Mississippi Electrical Test Information

Test Information: Mississippi uses PSI for exam delivery. After MSBOC approves your application, PSI sends scheduling instructions. The NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors exam may be used for the Master/Unlimited path. State-specific Master Electrical and Residential Electrical exams are also available through PSI.

License-Specific Exams

NASCLA Commercial Electrical exam specifications: 100 questions, 75% passing score, 270-minute time limit.

Subject Area Breakdown (NASCLA Commercial Electrical)

Content breakdown for NASCLA Commercial Electrical based on Mississippi PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.

Mississippi Electrical Reciprocity

For any reciprocity or recognition of NASCLA electrical results, confirm current MSBOC policy directly with the Board. MSBOC allows Master Electrical applicants to use the NASCLA Accredited Electrical exam instead of the state-specific trade exam. Contact MSBOC to verify applicability for your license path.

Mississippi Electrical Permitted Work

Electrical contractors in Mississippi must hold the proper license classification from MSBOC for the scope of work performed. Master and Residential Electrical license holders may install, maintain, and repair wiring, equipment, fixtures, and control systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local jurisdictional rules. Always verify current monetary thresholds and permit requirements with MSBOC and local authorities before starting a project.