Body Piercer / Mississippi
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Mississippi Body Piercer License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Performs body piercing. Licensed in most states for health/safety.

What the Mississippi data shows for Body Piercers

Becoming a licensed body piercer in Mississippi means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,500 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Mississippi regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

The initial price tag is $75 every 2 years. Mississippi doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Mississippi reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Body Piercer · 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 F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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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 Body Piercer in Mississippi? ▼
In Mississippi, the license path calls for 1500 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $75 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Body Piercer in Mississippi? ▼
To become a licensed body piercer in Mississippi, you must meet the state's requirements including 1500 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Mississippi licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Body Piercer license to Mississippi from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for body piercers in Mississippi - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Mississippi licensing board for the current process.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Body Piercer licensing? ▼
Yes, Mississippi requires a criminal background check as part of the body piercer licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Body Piercer in Mississippi is one requirement row in a body piercer-wide, 50-state comparison.

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.

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