Licensed jobs in Mississippi
Mississippi: 9 occupations, 8 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Mississippi
Mississippi licenses 9 of the 9 occupations below at the state level. Massage therapists have the most levels here (3 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetology license (cosmetologist) 2 credentials in all | MSBCB | Training 1,500 clock hours1 | $501 | Every 2 years1 |
| Notary public | Notary Public 2 credentials in all | SOS | – | $252 | Every 4 years3 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (R.N.) | MSBN | – | $1005 | Every 2 years6 |
| Insurance agent | Insurance Producer license | MID | Training 20 clock hours9 | $10010 | Every 2 years11 |
| Plumber | Certificate of Responsibility — Plumbing (specialty classification under Mechanical) 2 credentials in all | MSBOC | – | $40012 | Every year13 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | MSDH | Training 75 clock hours15 | – | – |
| Electrician | Certificate of Responsibility — Electrical (major classification) 2 credentials in all | MSBOC | – | $40012 | Every year13 |
| Security guard | Security Guard Permit (Statewide Security Guard Gun Permit) | DPS | – | $10017 | Every 4 years18 |
| Massage therapist | Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) 3 credentials in all | Board of Massage Therapy | Training 8 clock hours19 | $5019 | Every 2 years19 |
Licensing boards
8 agencies issue the Mississippi licenses we cover:
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC): plumbers and electricians
- Board of Massage Therapy: massage therapists
- Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (MSBCB): cosmetologists
- Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
- Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN): registered nurses
- Department of Insurance (MID): insurance agents
- Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry (MSDH): nursing assistants
- Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS): security guards
Moving to Mississippi with a license
No Mississippi board we cover publishes a list of accepted states for the main license. The boards for notaries and security guards publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement and Universal license recognition1 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route4 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Multistate license (interstate compact), Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses678 |
| Insurance agent | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver910 |
| Plumber | Exam waiver, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses1412 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement16 |
| Electrician | Exam waiver, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses1412 |
| Security guard | – |
| Massage therapist | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses19 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Mississippi license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- MSBCB Updated Statutes 4.1.2026 (Miss. Code Ann. Title 73 Ch. 7)Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and BarberingDated April 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- SOS Form NP-001 Notary Public Application (9.2026)Mississippi Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial ActsMississippi Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- Notaries FAQs - MS SOSMississippi Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- Title 30 Part 2880 FeesMississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- Title 30 Part 2810 Examinations and Licensure (2026 file)Mississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- Licensure By EndorsementMississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- Nurse Practice Law 2026 (Miss. Code Ann. 73-15-1 et seq.)Mississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- MID Licensing Updates and FAQMississippi Insurance DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Individual Insurance Producer license instructionsMississippi Insurance DepartmentDated November 2017Checked November 7, 2026
- MID Producer\Individual LicensingMississippi Insurance DepartmentChecked November 8, 2026
- MSBOC Commercial ApplicationMississippi State Board of ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- MSBOC Commercial License Renewal FormMississippi State Board of ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- MSBOC Reciprocity Instructions and Form (updated 07-2025)Mississippi State Board of ContractorsDated July 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- 42 CFR 483.35 and 483.151-483.158 (nurse aide training, competency evaluation and registry)Office of the Federal Register (eCFR)Checked November 7, 2026
- CNA Reciprocity Form - MS TMUMississippi State Department of Health (registry operated by D&SDT-Headmaster)Checked November 7, 2026
- Security Guard Permit FeesMississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau (Firearm Permit Unit)Checked November 7, 2026
- 2023 Miss. HB 301 (As Introduced) - reprints current text of Miss. Code 97-37-7Mississippi LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- MSBMT Rules clean 2.27.2026Mississippi State Board of Massage TherapyDated February 27, 2026Checked November 8, 2026