Mississippi Concrete Contractor License Requirements (2026)
By Gabriel Giner, Editor · Source checked 2026-09-08
Mississippi regulates concrete work through a broader contractor-license structure rather than a separate concrete board. The official MSBOC classifications specifically distinguish Concrete (Test Required) from Concrete Paving (Test Required), and those two concrete paths should not be flattened into a single generic category. The statewide rule answers only the starting licensing question. Before signing a concrete contract, match the exact scope, project type, value, permits, and any separately regulated work to the authority identified in the sources below.
Regulatory Body
Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) administers and enforces this credential under the authority of Mississippi Code Title 31, Chapter 3 (Public Contracts) and Title 73, Chapter 59 (Residential Builders). Administers Mississippi commercial and residential contractor licensing, including separate Concrete and Concrete Paving specialty classifications.
- Official portal: https://www.msboc.us/
- Address: 2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C, Jackson, MS 39216
- Phone: (601) 354-6161
Eligibility Requirements
This guide does not establish a minimum applicant age; confirm any age requirement with the issuing authority. Applicants must provide a Social Security Number. The current MSBOC materials reviewed do not state a general Mississippi-residency prerequisite. Corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State; commercial applicants must supply the required sales/use tax number and income/federal-tax ID.
Good moral character
MSBOC reviews application disclosures, construction experience, references, financial responsibility, and other information needed to determine whether the contractor is responsible. Submit complete, accurate answers and supporting explanations for any required disclosure.
Background investigation
The current commercial application asks about prior licenses, discipline, criminal matters connected with bid rigging or home-repair fraud, and incomplete construction contracts. It does not describe a universal fingerprint-based requirement for this specialty.
Experience and Education
Eligibility here is not measured in years of experience but by Use the current MSBOC requirements for the selected Concrete or Concrete Paving commercial specialty. Do not use a masonry-only experience description., per the cited materials.
Accepted proof of experience or eligibility
- Commercial application evidence for the selected specialty, including qualifying-party and project documentation required by MSBOC.
Exam Requirements
Mississippi State Board of Contractors / PSI runs the examination for this credential. Issuance is contingent on passing every part below:
- Mississippi Law and Business Management examination — 50 questions, 120 minutes , passing score 70%
Examination fee: Use MSBOC and PSI current selected-classification materials for current testing charges.
Retake policy: Follow current MSBOC and PSI instructions.
Insurance and Bonds
This credential carries no state-level surety bond requirement under the cited sources. Individual jobs may still trigger a permit or public-works bond, which should be verified before bidding.
General liability
Commercial applicants must provide general-liability coverage of at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate, with MSBOC shown as certificate holder for cancellation notice. MSBOC’s application materials say residential applicants provide proof of general liability but do not state a dollar minimum.
Workers' compensation
MSBOC requires workers’ compensation evidence when the applicant has five or more employees. Confirm any statutory exclusions and the actual business’s coverage duties with the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission or counsel.
Additional financial requirements
A commercial Masonry, Brick and Stone specialty applicant must submit a reviewed or audited financial statement prepared by a CPA within the preceding 12 months. Compilations are not accepted. The specialty-classification minimum net worth is $20,000; MSBOC describes its commercial certificate as unlimited rather than a series of bid-limit groups.
Fee Schedule
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (non-refundable) | $400 |
| Examination | $120 |
| Initial license | No separate state fee |
| Renewal (every year) | $400 |
To turn these board fees into a realistic year-one budget — bond premium, liability insurance, and exam prep included — open the cost calculator preloaded for Mississippi concrete contractor.
Renewal and Continuing Education
Renewal of the Mississippi Concrete Contractor — MSBOC Concrete / Concrete Paving Specialty Classifications comes due every year. As cited, the renewal fee stands at $400. Commercial and residential MSBOC licenses renew annually. The current fee schedule lists $400 for commercial renewal and $100 for residential renewal. MSBOC sends renewal notices by email and allows late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration; after that, a new application is required. Use the current Board renewal form for any continuing-education or financial-document requirement.
Reciprocity
The NASCLA Accredited Examination is not accepted by Mississippi for this classification.
| Reciprocal State | Accepted Exam | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified. | ||
NASCLA’s accredited commercial-general-building examination is an option for the Building Construction major classification, not a blanket masonry credential. MSBOC reciprocity can waive a qualifying trade examination only when the current agreement and classification allow it; it does not waive Mississippi Law and Business or the other application requirements.
Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares Concrete Contractor license requirements in every state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.
Concrete Contractor Licensing in Neighboring States
Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Mississippi's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before committing to an application:
- Alabama Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Alabama Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License
- Arkansas Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Arkansas Concrete Contractor — Commercial / Residential Concrete Classification Path
- Louisiana Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Louisiana Concrete Contractor — Concrete Construction / Related LSLBC Classifications
- Tennessee Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Tennessee Concrete Contractor — Classification and Monetary-Limit Path
Step-by-Step Application Roadmap
- Select the actual concrete classification. MSBOC distinguishes Concrete from Concrete Paving; select the scope that fits the project.
- Check the project path. Commercial work over $50,000, existing-residence improvement over $10,000, and new residential construction over $50,000 follow different MSBOC paths.
- Complete the current application and testing. Use the selected classification’s commercial application, financial, insurance, qualifying-party, and testing requirements.
- Assemble the project-specific file. Keep the classification or registration record, insurance or bond evidence, contract scope, and the documents required by Mississippi's permitting authority together before applying for a permit or beginning work.
- Keep state authority and project approval aligned. Do not let a broad contractor credential, registration, or specialty label substitute for the actual project permit, plan review, inspection, or separately licensed trade requirement.
Application Checklist
These are the pieces to lock down before filing with MSBOC:
Progress is saved in this browser, so you can return to this checklist while your application is in flight.
Common Filing Mistakes
Drawn from the board instructions and sources cited on this page, the pitfalls below are the ones most likely to slow down or sink a Mississippi Concrete Contractor application.
Flattening concrete and paving
Concrete and Concrete Paving are separate test-required MSBOC classifications with different scopes.
Treating a statewide starting point as complete project authority
A contractor can still be outside the applicable scope or permit rules even after completing the state registration, classification, or other initial requirement.
Bidding outside the actual concrete scope
A classification, registration, or exemption must match the particular concrete scope and project facts; it is not blanket authority for unrelated or separately regulated work.
Study and Reference Materials
The references below are either cited by the board, used during the application, or standard preparation for the trade. They are listed purely for convenience — CLR earns no commission on any of them.
- MSBOC classifications — Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The official scope distinguishes Concrete and Concrete Paving.
Other Mississippi Trade Licenses
If the Concrete Contractor license is not the right fit, the following published Mississippi trade guides are also covered by CLR:
- Mississippi General Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Electrician License Requirements
- Mississippi Plumber License Requirements
- Mississippi HVAC Technician License Requirements
- Mississippi Roofing Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Painting Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Landscaping Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Masonry Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Carpentry Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Solar Installer License Requirements
- Mississippi Low-Voltage Technician License Requirements
- Mississippi Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Home Inspector License Requirements
- Mississippi Pool Contractor License Requirements
- Mississippi Handyman License Requirements
- Mississippi Pest Control License Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mississippi have a dedicated standalone concrete license?
Not as a separate board-level trade license. Concrete work is handled through the MSBOC Concrete / Concrete Paving Specialty Classifications path inside the state’s broader contractor licensing system.
What is the main concrete classification or path in Mississippi?
The official MSBOC classifications specifically distinguish Concrete (Test Required) from Concrete Paving (Test Required), and those two concrete paths should not be flattened into a single generic category.
Why does the concrete page differ from a simple trade-license page in Mississippi?
Because the state regulates concrete by classification, specialty, or scope within a larger contractor framework. The exact classification and project type matter more than the word "concrete" by itself.
Does the statewide route replace local concrete permits or approvals?
No. The statewide route described here is separate from the permit, inspection, zoning, right-of-way, and project-specific contractor requirements set by Mississippi's permitting authority.
Primary Sources
Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.
Verified 2026-09-08 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-07
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