Electrician license
Mississippi electrician license
Mississippi licenses contracting businesses, not individual electricians. The State Board of Contractors licenses commercial contractors in the electrical work classification and residential contractors, through a qualifying party who takes the exams. Any journeyman or master electrician license is local. This page covers Commercial Contractor, Electrical Work classification (Master Electrician exam) and Residential Contractor (Residential Electrician exam). Local licensing in Mississippi cities (for example Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg) is covered below.
Licenses at a glance
| License | Experience | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Contractor, Electrical Work classification (Master Electrician exam) | Not set in hours | Yes | $400 commercial application; $400 to renew each year |
| Residential Contractor (Residential Electrician exam) | Not set in hours | 60 questions | $50 residential application; $100 to renew |
How to get each Mississippi license
Commercial Contractor, Electrical Work classification (Master Electrician exam)
Requirements. Required for contractors and subcontractors on commercial jobs over $50,000. Apply to MSBOC first; the qualifying party then passes the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam and the Master Electrician trade exam (or the NASCLA electrical contractor exam).
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Questions | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Time | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Passing score | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Code book | Open book. |
| Exam fee | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Official bulletin | PSI, State of Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 11/11/2026) |
Fees. $400 commercial application; $400 to renew each year.
Applicants may take the NASCLA electrical contractor exam (100 questions, 270 minutes, 75% to pass, 2020 or 2023 NEC) instead of the state Master Electrician exam.
Sources: MSBOC, Frequently Asked Questions; MSBOC, What You Need to Know About Testing; MSBOC Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2016); PSI, State of Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 11/11/2026).
Residential Contractor (Residential Electrician exam)
Requirements. Subcontractors doing residential electrical work on residential construction or improvement projects must be licensed by MSBOC. The qualifying party passes the Law and Business Management exam and the Residential Electrician trade exam.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Questions | 60 questions |
| Time | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book. |
| Exam fee | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Official bulletin | PSI, State of Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 11/11/2026) |
Fees. $50 residential application; $100 to renew.
Sources: MSBOC, Frequently Asked Questions; MSBOC Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2016); MSBOC, What You Need to Know About Testing; PSI, State of Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 11/11/2026).
Local electrician licenses in Mississippi
Mississippi cities (for example Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg): Local journeyman or master electrician license, where a city requires one
Not confirmed: check with the board Issued by City building or code offices. Official page.
Practice for the exam
Free practice. The journeyman electrician practice test with 2026 and 2023 NEC versions has 30 questions on code and calculations, scored by subject, with no account. It is general NEC practice, not built from the Mississippi exam outline.
How to apply
Submit the commercial or residential application to MSBOC before testing. MSBOC tells PSI you are eligible, PSI emails you to schedule, and the Board reviews completed applications weekly once your exams are passed. Apply on the official site.
Source: MSBOC, What You Need to Know About Testing.
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Every year. A license is valid for one year from issue, and late renewal is allowed for up to 180 days after expiration. |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | Each qualifying party on a residential license needs 2 hours of continuing education. The Board's continuing education page sets no requirement for commercial licenses. |
Sources: MSBOC, What You Need to Know About Testing; MSBOC, Renew Your License; MSBOC, Continuing Education.
Reciprocity with other states
Trade exam waivers only, by agreement with several states, including the Alabama electrical board, the North Carolina electrical board (electrical and alarm exams), the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (building and electrical) and Tennessee. Every applicant must still take the Mississippi business and law exam.
Source: MSBOC, Reciprocity.
Look up a Mississippi electrician license
To check that an electrician or contractor is licensed, use the official MSBOC contractor search.
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in Mississippi?
Mississippi licenses contracting businesses, not individual electricians. The State Board of Contractors licenses commercial contractors in the electrical work classification and residential contractors, through a qualifying party who takes the exams. Any journeyman or master electrician license is local.
Does Mississippi accept electrician licenses from other states?
Trade exam waivers only, by agreement with several states, including the Alabama electrical board, the North Carolina electrical board (electrical and alarm exams), the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (building and electrical) and Tennessee. Every applicant must still take the Mississippi business and law exam.
How often does a Mississippi electrician license renew?
Every year. A license is valid for one year from issue, and late renewal is allowed for up to 180 days after expiration. Continuing education: Each qualifying party on a residential license needs 2 hours of continuing education. The Board's continuing education page sets no requirement for commercial licenses.
How do I look up an electrician license in Mississippi?
Use the official MSBOC contractor search at http://search.msboc.us/ConsolidatedSearch.cfm
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Mississippi's own licensing board, statute or rule, or the testing company the board names. Where a fact could not be confirmed from one of them, the page says to check with the board. Rules and fees change: confirm with the board before you apply.
- MSBOC, Apply for a License, opened November 11, 2026
- MSBOC, Frequently Asked Questions, opened November 11, 2026
- MSBOC, What You Need to Know About Testing, opened November 11, 2026
- MSBOC Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2016), opened November 11, 2026
- PSI, State of Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 11/11/2026), opened November 11, 2026
- MSBOC, Renew Your License, opened November 11, 2026
- MSBOC, Continuing Education, opened November 11, 2026
- MSBOC, Reciprocity, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.