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In Mississippi, a commercial contractor license with a "Mechanical" classification from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is required for HVAC work valued at $10,000 or more. For projects under $10,000, a state license is not required, but local jurisdictions may have their own licensing.
Experience: Applicants for a commercial license typically need to demonstrate at least four years of experience in the HVAC field as a journeyman, foreman, or supervising employee.
Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:
Mississippi Mechanical Contractor Exam: A trade-specific exam covering HVAC and related mechanical systems. A passing score is 70%.
Mississippi Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Mississippi. A passing score is 70%. Both exams are open-book, and you can bring in the International Mechanical Code and OSHA regulations.
Financial Statement: A financial statement reviewed or audited by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within the last 12 months is required. For a major classification (projects over $50,000), a net worth of at least $50,000 is needed. For specialty classifications (including HVAC), a net worth of at least $20,000 is required.
Insurance:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate is required for a commercial license.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have five or more employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.
References: You must provide three letters of reference: one from a bank and two from individuals you've worked with on construction-related projects.
Business Registration: If your business is a corporation or LLC, you must be registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and provide proof of good standing. You'll also need a Mississippi sales tax number or Mississippi use tax number and a Mississippi Income Tax I.D. Number or Federal Income Tax I.D. number.
Meet Basic Requirements: Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least four years of experience in HVAC work.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.
Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA prepare your reviewed or audited financial statements.
Obtain Letters of Reference: Secure the three required letters of reference.
Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Register Your Business: Ensure your business is properly registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and obtain the necessary tax identification numbers.
Apply for Examination and Licensure: Download and complete the Commercial Contractor License application from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) website. Have it notarized and submit it with all required documentation and the application fee (currently $400, including one classification, plus $100 for each additional classification).
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will receive a Candidate Information Bulletin with instructions on how to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your Mechanical Contractor Trade Exam with PSI Exams. You must pass both with a score of 70% or higher.
Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the MSBOC will issue your Commercial Contractor License with the Mechanical classification.
Residential Work: For residential HVAC work over $50,000, a Residential Builder license from the MSBOC is required. For work under this amount, no state license is needed, but local licensing may apply.
License Renewal: Commercial contractor licenses in Mississippi must be renewed annually.
Reciprocity: Mississippi has reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina for HVAC professionals licensed in those states for at least three consecutive years. Exams may be waived.
Local Requirements: Many local jurisdictions (cities, towns, and counties) in Mississippi have their own licensing requirements, even if a state license isn't required for smaller projects. Always check with the local authorities where you plan to work.
Mechanical Administrator License: In Mississippi, a Mechanical Administrator license is required in addition to the Mechanical Contractor license to perform the actual work. This license covers specific mechanical disciplines (plumbing, heating, sheet metal, or refrigeration) based on the "B," "D," or "S Limited" classifications you obtain.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Mississippi, a commercial contractor license with a "Mechanical" classification from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is required for HVAC work valued at $10,000 or more. For projects under $10,000, a state license is not required, but local jurisdictions may have their own licensing.
In Mississippi, a commercial contractor license with a "Mechanical" classification from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is required for HVAC work valued at $10,000 or more. For projects under $10,000, a state license is not required, but local jurisdictions may have their own licensing.
Experience: Applicants for a commercial license typically need to demonstrate at least four years of experience in the HVAC field as a journeyman, foreman, or supervising employee.
Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:
Mississippi Mechanical Contractor Exam: A trade-specific exam covering HVAC and related mechanical systems. A passing score is 70%.
Mississippi Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Mississippi. A passing score is 70%. Both exams are open-book, and you can bring in the International Mechanical Code and OSHA regulations.
Financial Statement: A financial statement reviewed or audited by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within the last 12 months is required. For a major classification (projects over $50,000), a net worth of at least $50,000 is needed. For specialty classifications (including HVAC), a net worth of at least $20,000 is required.
Insurance:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate is required for a commercial license.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have five or more employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.
References: You must provide three letters of reference: one from a bank and two from individuals you've worked with on construction-related projects.
Business Registration: If your business is a corporation or LLC, you must be registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and provide proof of good standing. You'll also need a Mississippi sales tax number or Mississippi use tax number and a Mississippi Income Tax I.D. Number or Federal Income Tax I.D. number.
Meet Basic Requirements: Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least four years of experience in HVAC work.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.
Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA prepare your reviewed or audited financial statements.
Obtain Letters of Reference: Secure the three required letters of reference.
Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Register Your Business: Ensure your business is properly registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and obtain the necessary tax identification numbers.
Apply for Examination and Licensure: Download and complete the Commercial Contractor License application from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) website. Have it notarized and submit it with all required documentation and the application fee (currently $400, including one classification, plus $100 for each additional classification).
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will receive a Candidate Information Bulletin with instructions on how to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your Mechanical Contractor Trade Exam with PSI Exams. You must pass both with a score of 70% or higher.
Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the MSBOC will issue your Commercial Contractor License with the Mechanical classification.
Residential Work: For residential HVAC work over $50,000, a Residential Builder license from the MSBOC is required. For work under this amount, no state license is needed, but local licensing may apply.
License Renewal: Commercial contractor licenses in Mississippi must be renewed annually.
Reciprocity: Mississippi has reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina for HVAC professionals licensed in those states for at least three consecutive years. Exams may be waived.
Local Requirements: Many local jurisdictions (cities, towns, and counties) in Mississippi have their own licensing requirements, even if a state license isn't required for smaller projects. Always check with the local authorities where you plan to work.
Mechanical Administrator License: In Mississippi, a Mechanical Administrator license is required in addition to the Mechanical Contractor license to perform the actual work. This license covers specific mechanical disciplines (plumbing, heating, sheet metal, or refrigeration) based on the "B," "D," or "S Limited" classifications you obtain.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Mississippi, a commercial contractor license with a "Mechanical" classification from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is required for HVAC work valued at $10,000 or more. For projects under $10,000, a state license is not required, but local jurisdictions may have their own licensing.
In Mississippi, a commercial contractor license with a "Mechanical" classification from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is required for HVAC work valued at $10,000 or more. For projects under $10,000, a state license is not required, but local jurisdictions may have their own licensing.
Experience: Applicants for a commercial license typically need to demonstrate at least four years of experience in the HVAC field as a journeyman, foreman, or supervising employee.
Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:
Mississippi Mechanical Contractor Exam: A trade-specific exam covering HVAC and related mechanical systems. A passing score is 70%.
Mississippi Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Mississippi. A passing score is 70%. Both exams are open-book, and you can bring in the International Mechanical Code and OSHA regulations.
Financial Statement: A financial statement reviewed or audited by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within the last 12 months is required. For a major classification (projects over $50,000), a net worth of at least $50,000 is needed. For specialty classifications (including HVAC), a net worth of at least $20,000 is required.
Insurance:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate is required for a commercial license.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have five or more employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.
References: You must provide three letters of reference: one from a bank and two from individuals you've worked with on construction-related projects.
Business Registration: If your business is a corporation or LLC, you must be registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and provide proof of good standing. You'll also need a Mississippi sales tax number or Mississippi use tax number and a Mississippi Income Tax I.D. Number or Federal Income Tax I.D. number.
Meet Basic Requirements: Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least four years of experience in HVAC work.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.
Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA prepare your reviewed or audited financial statements.
Obtain Letters of Reference: Secure the three required letters of reference.
Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Register Your Business: Ensure your business is properly registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and obtain the necessary tax identification numbers.
Apply for Examination and Licensure: Download and complete the Commercial Contractor License application from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) website. Have it notarized and submit it with all required documentation and the application fee (currently $400, including one classification, plus $100 for each additional classification).
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will receive a Candidate Information Bulletin with instructions on how to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your Mechanical Contractor Trade Exam with PSI Exams. You must pass both with a score of 70% or higher.
Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the MSBOC will issue your Commercial Contractor License with the Mechanical classification.
Residential Work: For residential HVAC work over $50,000, a Residential Builder license from the MSBOC is required. For work under this amount, no state license is needed, but local licensing may apply.
License Renewal: Commercial contractor licenses in Mississippi must be renewed annually.
Reciprocity: Mississippi has reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina for HVAC professionals licensed in those states for at least three consecutive years. Exams may be waived.
Local Requirements: Many local jurisdictions (cities, towns, and counties) in Mississippi have their own licensing requirements, even if a state license isn't required for smaller projects. Always check with the local authorities where you plan to work.
Mechanical Administrator License: In Mississippi, a Mechanical Administrator license is required in addition to the Mechanical Contractor license to perform the actual work. This license covers specific mechanical disciplines (plumbing, heating, sheet metal, or refrigeration) based on the "B," "D," or "S Limited" classifications you obtain.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Mississippi, a commercial contractor license with a "Mechanical" classification from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is required for HVAC work valued at $10,000 or more. For projects under $10,000, a state license is not required, but local jurisdictions may have their own licensing.
Experience: Applicants for a commercial license typically need to demonstrate at least four years of experience in the HVAC field as a journeyman, foreman, or supervising employee.
Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:
Mississippi Mechanical Contractor Exam: A trade-specific exam covering HVAC and related mechanical systems. A passing score is 70%.
Mississippi Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Mississippi. A passing score is 70%. Both exams are open-book, and you can bring in the International Mechanical Code and OSHA regulations.
Financial Statement: A financial statement reviewed or audited by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within the last 12 months is required. For a major classification (projects over $50,000), a net worth of at least $50,000 is needed. For specialty classifications (including HVAC), a net worth of at least $20,000 is required.
Insurance:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate is required for a commercial license.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have five or more employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.
References: You must provide three letters of reference: one from a bank and two from individuals you've worked with on construction-related projects.
Business Registration: If your business is a corporation or LLC, you must be registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and provide proof of good standing. You'll also need a Mississippi sales tax number or Mississippi use tax number and a Mississippi Income Tax I.D. Number or Federal Income Tax I.D. number.
Meet Basic Requirements: Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least four years of experience in HVAC work.
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.
Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA prepare your reviewed or audited financial statements.
Obtain Letters of Reference: Secure the three required letters of reference.
Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Register Your Business: Ensure your business is properly registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and obtain the necessary tax identification numbers.
Apply for Examination and Licensure: Download and complete the Commercial Contractor License application from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) website. Have it notarized and submit it with all required documentation and the application fee (currently $400, including one classification, plus $100 for each additional classification).
Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will receive a Candidate Information Bulletin with instructions on how to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your Mechanical Contractor Trade Exam with PSI Exams. You must pass both with a score of 70% or higher.
Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the MSBOC will issue your Commercial Contractor License with the Mechanical classification.
Residential Work: For residential HVAC work over $50,000, a Residential Builder license from the MSBOC is required. For work under this amount, no state license is needed, but local licensing may apply.
License Renewal: Commercial contractor licenses in Mississippi must be renewed annually.
Reciprocity: Mississippi has reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina for HVAC professionals licensed in those states for at least three consecutive years. Exams may be waived.
Local Requirements: Many local jurisdictions (cities, towns, and counties) in Mississippi have their own licensing requirements, even if a state license isn't required for smaller projects. Always check with the local authorities where you plan to work.
Mechanical Administrator License: In Mississippi, a Mechanical Administrator license is required in addition to the Mechanical Contractor license to perform the actual work. This license covers specific mechanical disciplines (plumbing, heating, sheet metal, or refrigeration) based on the "B," "D," or "S Limited" classifications you obtain.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
