Mississippi Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in Mississippi you need to satisfy the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Mississippi requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours requiredNo single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle12 months
CE tracking systemNo CE tracking system for commercial GC (no CE required). For residential, MSBOC maintains a searchable directory of board-approved CE providers/instructors/courses; no centralized CE-hour tracking platform identified.
Governing bodyMississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

No continuing education is required for the commercial contractor Certificate of Responsibility (general/building contractor). CE applies only to residential licenses: each qualifying party for a residential license must complete 2 credit hours of CE from a board-approved provider/instructor (requirement applies to residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015).

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Mississippi Contractor CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) before purchasing.

Mississippi Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Contractor license in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required for the commercial contractor Certificate of Responsibility (general/building contractor). CE applies only to residential licenses: each qualifying party for a residential license must complete 2 credit hours of CE from a board-approved provider/instructor (requirement applies to residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015).

Do online Contractor CE courses count in Mississippi?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) and the completion is reported through No CE tracking system for commercial GC (no CE required). For residential, MSBOC maintains a searchable directory of board-approved CE providers/instructors/courses; no centralized CE-hour tracking platform identified.. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Mississippi Contractor CE?

Mississippi uses No CE tracking system for commercial GC (no CE required). For residential, MSBOC maintains a searchable directory of board-approved CE providers/instructors/courses; no centralized CE-hour tracking platform identified. to track Contractor continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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