Roofer / Mississippi
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Mississippi Roofer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Installs, repairs, and maintains roofs.

What the Mississippi data shows for Roofers

Becoming a licensed roofer in Mississippi means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. Mississippi regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Mississippi, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Mississippi evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Roofer · 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 A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
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
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not 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 Roofer in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Roofer in Mississippi? ▼
Certification as a roofer in Mississippi means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Mississippi licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Roofer license to Mississippi from another state? ▼
Mississippi evaluates out-of-state roofer licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Mississippi licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Roofer licensing? ▼
Mississippi does not currently require a criminal background check for roofer licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

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What to do with this roofer license

Roofer in Mississippi is one requirement row in a roofer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Mississippi's roofer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Roofer in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer 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.

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