Barber / Mississippi
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Mississippi Barber License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Cuts and styles hair. Licensed in all 50 states and DC.

What the Mississippi data shows for Barbers

Mississippi's path to barber licensure runs through 1,149 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Barber Board Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 16 can be licensed. Mississippi folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

Budget $72 to get started, plus $41 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Mississippi doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
75/100
Barber · Mississippi

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,149 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$72
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A
$21/yr
$41 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,149 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$72
Renewal Fee
$41
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi's requirements cover 1149 hours of education or training, the State Barber Board Exam exam, and an initial fee of $72. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Barber in Mississippi? ▼
Certification as a barber in Mississippi means clearing the state's checklist: 1149 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Mississippi licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Barber license to Mississippi from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for barbers: Varies by state — check with state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Mississippi licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for barber licensing in Mississippi. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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What to do with this barber license

Barber in Mississippi, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a barber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Mississippi's barber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Barber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state barber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Mississippi's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Mississippi overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Mississippi licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.