How to look up a license in Mississippi
To confirm a Mississippi license, search the board that issued it: SOS, MSBN, MID and 3 more for the notaries, registered nurses, insurance agents and plumbers, among others, we cover.
On this page
Official license searches in Mississippi
7 official searches from 6 boards cover the Mississippi licenses on this site. 2 of the rows also link a complaint page.
| Board | Licenses it covers | Search | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State (SOS) | notaries | License search1 | – |
| Secretary of State (SOS) | notaries | License search2 | – |
| Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN) | registered nurses | License search3 | – |
| Department of Insurance (MID) | insurance agents | License search4 | – |
| Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) | plumbers and electricians | License search5 | File a complaint5 |
| Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry (MSDH) | nursing assistants | License search6 | – |
| Board of Massage Therapy | massage therapists | License search7 | File a complaint7 |
What each search covers
A board's search lists only its own licenses:
- Secretary of State: the Notary Public.
- Secretary of State: the E-Notary (in-person electronic notarization registration).
- Mississippi Board of Nursing: the Registered Nurse (R.N.).
- Department of Insurance: the Insurance Producer license.
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors: the 4 credentials it issues for plumbers and electricians, including Certificate of Responsibility — Plumbing (specialty classification under Mechanical), Residential Plumbing license, Certificate of Responsibility — Electrical (major classification) and Residential Electrical license.
- Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry: the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
- Board of Massage Therapy: the 2 credentials it issues for massage therapists, including Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Massage Therapy Instructor (Board-licensed).
Occupations without a state search here
- Cosmetologists: the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (MSBCB) pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
- Security guards: the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
How to check a license
Search the board for the work you are hiring for, then check the status, the license type and the expiration date (what to check in the result).
The occupation pages explain what each license level allows: notaries, registered nurses, insurance agents, plumbers, electricians, nursing assistants, massage therapists.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Notary Public Search | MS SOSMississippi Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial ActsMississippi Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- License VerificationMississippi Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- MID Licensing Updates and FAQMississippi Insurance DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- MSBOC Apply For A LicenseMississippi State Board of ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- CNA (Nurse Aide) Certification and Training - MSDHMississippi State Department of HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- MSBMT homeMississippi State Board of Massage TherapyChecked November 7, 2026