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Our Mississippi contractor license online study courses are easy to use and understand. We combine HD Videos, engaging slides and practice questions as close to the real test as it gets. We walk you through the reference books pointing out what is important. You have immediate access to the course and can come and go as you please from any computer or mobile device. We keep our prices low because we care about you and your future.
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Online Courses:
| Business & Law Management Exam Course
Regardless of whether you are seeking a residential or a commercial contractor license, you will be required to pass the Business and Law exam. You must also pass the Trades exam for the type of license you are seeking. |
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| Residential Remodelers License Course
A license is required for all Residential Remodeling projects on one and two family homes over $10,000. |
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| Residential Builder License Course
A license is required for any new residential construction over $50,000 that is three stories or less. Commercial work less than 7500 sq. feet is also allowed under this license. |
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| Building Construction License Course
All commercial, residential and industrial jobs over $50,000.00 require a certificate of responsibility issued by the board. This is the same as a license and you must pass an exam to obtain this certificate. |
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| NASCLA-Accredited HD-Video (Commercial) General Contractor Course
The Instructor walks you through the essential parts of the PSI-Approved reference books, allowing you to highlight the important points. Sample quizzes and integrated slides are included throughout. This course comes in full HD Video. This exam preparation course is for Commercial General Contractors and is accepted in eight states. |
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Course and Book Packages (FREE Shipping)
| Business & Law Course and Book Package
This Package includes the Online Business and Law course, Business and Project Management book by NASCLA and approved preprinted tabs ($156.00 Value) |
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| COMPLETE Remodelers License Course and Books Package This license covers remodeling projects between $10,000 and $50,000. This Package includes the Online Business and Law Course, Remodelers License Course and these 7 reference books with approved preprinted tabs ($726.00 Value)
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| ECONOMY Residential Builders License Course and Books Package This Package includes the Online Business and Law Course, Residential Builders License Course and these 3 reference books with approved pre-printed tabs, along with the Mississippi Rules and Regulations ($457.00 Value)
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| COMPLETE Residential Builders License Course and Books Package This license covers residential building over $50,000. This Package includes the Online Business and Law Course, Residential Builders License Course and these 9 reference books with approved pre-printed tabs, along with the Mississippi Rules and Regulations ($829.00 Value)
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| COMPLETE Building Construction License Course and Books Package This license covers residential, commercial and industrial. This Package includes the Online Business and Law Course, Building Construction License Course and these 11 references books with approved pre-printed tabs, along with the Mississippi Regulations of Excavation ($1,042.00 Value)
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| ECONOMY Building Construction License Course and Books Package Package includes Building Construction License Course, Business and Law Course and the three most important reference books and approved pre-printed tabs (A $464.00 Value)
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COMPLETE NASCLA PACKAGE: NASCLA-Accredited HD-Video Course for General Contractors, plus all 20 books ($1,789.00 Value) Package includes Full HD-Video Course and all 20 Reference Books allowed into the exam. The Instructor walks you through the essential parts of each book, allowing you to highlight the important points. Sample quizzes and integrated slides are included throughout. Package includes calculator, highlighter and preprinted tabs for all books. (Individual books are listed below)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective January 25, 2013, all residential builders and remodelers will be required to provide a certificate of insurance evidencing current coverage of general liability insurance.
If you are performing Residential Remodeling or Roofing over $10,000 you will need a Residential Remodeling or Roofing license.
If you are Building over $50,000 you will need a Residential Builders license through the state.
With a Residential Builders license you can build commercial properties up to 7500 sq. ft.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is on the Exams?
Questions are taken at random from a pool of over 1,000 questions.
Business and Law Exam Content - there are 50 questions on the exam and you are allowed 2 hours. You must get at least 36 questions correct.
- Licensing Requirements – 5 questions
- Estimating and Bidding – 7 questions
- Lien Law – 1 question
- Financial Management – 5 questions
- Tax Law – 5 questions
- Labor Laws – 5 questions
- Project Management – 5 questions
- Contracts – 6 questions
- Business organization – 2 questions
- Risk Management – 4 questions
- Environment & Safety – 5 questions
Remodelers License Exam Content – There are 60 questions on the exam and you are allowed 2 hours. You must get at least 42 correct.
- Safety (6 questions)
- Windows and Doors (3 questions)
- Rough Carpentry (16 questions)
- Finish Carpentry (16 questions)
- Siding (3 questions)
- Drywall (2 questions)
- Concrete (7 questions)
- Masonry (7 questions)
Residential License Exam Content - There are 80 questions on the exam and you are allowed 3 hours. You must get at least 56 correct.
- Site work, Footings and Foundations (11 questions)
- Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement (8 questions)
- Masonry (8 questions)
- Carpentry (13 questions)
- Associated Trades and Drywall (6 questions)
- Roofing (7 questions)
- Estimating, Plan Reading and General Code Requirements (18 questions)
- OSHA Safety (5 questions)
- Licensing (4 questions)
NASCLA – Accredited Exam Content -
The NASCLA-Accredited exam consists of 115 questions and you must get 81 answers correct. You will have 330 minutes to complete the exam. The subjects covered in the exam are listed below, however, the questions are taken at random from a large pool of questions making sure that all contractors are taking a different exam.
- Estimating, Bidding & Pre-construction – 23 questions
- Project Management – 28 questions
- Project Construction- 32 questions
- Project Closeout – 9 questions
- Business & Financial Management – 23 questions
How do I get my contractor license in Mississippi?
Take and pass the Trade and Business/Law parts of the Residential builders licensing exam.
Testing is through PSI Examination Services, PSI: 1-800-733-9267 www.psiexams.com
A license is required prior to bidding, contracting or offering a price to perform work.
The first step in the licensing process is to pass the exams for the license you are obtaining.
The Business and Law Management exam is required for every classification of license.
Licensing information is available from:
Mississippi State Board of Contractors2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Ste. C
Jackson MS 39216
Email: info@msboc.us
Web site http://www.msboc.us/
Phone: 601-354-6161 or (800)880-6161
Fax: 601-354-6715
Is contractor continued education required in Mississippi?
No
Is the NASCLA Accredited Commercial Contractor license accepted in Mississippi?
Yes!
When you pass the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors, you will be listed in the NASCLA National Examination Database. You will then have this information available for the following states which accept this NASCLA Accredited Examination: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Does Mississippi require a General contractor (commercial contractor) license?
Yes
If you are doing a privately funded job over $50,000.00 per job or a publicly funded job over $50,000.00 per job you will have to have a state contractor’s license. For anything that falls below that amount you will have to contact the city or county wherever you will be doing the job and meet their requirements.
