MS· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Mississippi.

The complete Mississippi licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

Mississippi initial licensing

Mississippi State Board of Contractors issues electrician licenses in Mississippi. Visit the agency site.

Contractor path

~$500 in state board fees

Issued by: Mississippi State Board of Contractors

Experience: 4 yr
Exam: Provexam — $100
Application fee: $200
License fee: $200
Insurance: Required — $300,000 min

Commercial $50K+ requires state license; residential is locally regulated.

Fees above are paid to Mississippi. TCS’s filing service is quoted separately — we collect and remit on your behalf so you write one check.

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Apply online

www.msboc.us/applications.html

Mailing address

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

Contact

Phone: (601) 354-6161

Sources: www.msboc.us/Verified 2026-05-05

Mississippi reciprocity options

Master: endorsement (case-by-case) · Contractor: exam equivalence from 4 states · Journeyman: no statewide program

Source: msbec.ms.gov/ · www.msboc.us/contractors/reciprocity/ · www.msboc.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reciprocity_10-2018.pdf · www.msboc.us/Verified 2026-05-31

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