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Mississippi Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #34 of 51 Low Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,167
Avg Education Hours
$110
Avg Initial Fee
54.0
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 4,595 Yes $219 $189 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,797 Yes $109 $95 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 5,189 Yes $95 $77 1 yr
Elevator Installer 5,189 Yes $139 $124 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $201 $172 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 3,189 Yes $77 $62 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 12 Yes $77 $70 3 yrs
Plumber 5,189 Yes $110 $95 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,149 Yes $72 $41 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,178 Yes $80 $44 2 yrs
Electrologist 411 Yes $77 $62 2 yrs
Esthetician 480 Yes $67 $40 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 529 Yes $88 $51 2 yrs
Nail Technician 314 Yes $61 $35 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $172 $142 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 36 No $77 $62 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $99 $69 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $114 $84 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $99 $69 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $201 $172 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $184 $154 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 38 Yes $88 $74 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $244 $170 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server 5 Yes $22 $15 3 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,797 Yes $109 $95 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,797 Yes $157 $95 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 144 Yes $70 $62 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,149 Yes $112 $80 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,297 Yes $142 $127 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,297 Yes $201 $172 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,438 Yes $109 $95 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,446 Yes $174 $159 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,297 Yes $157 $142 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,446 Yes $189 $174 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,008 Yes $109 $95 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $124 $109 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,297 Yes $127 $87 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,797 Yes $109 $95 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,297 Yes $157 $127 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 29 No $92 $59 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 1,812 Yes $154 $139 2 yrs
Process Server 12 No $92 $77 2 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,297 Yes $127 $112 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,797 Yes $116 $102 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,797 Yes $142 $127 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,595 Yes $219 $189 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 116 Yes $107 $77 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 88 Yes $154 $124 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 82 Yes $110 $94 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 122 Yes $154 $132 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 12 Yes $59 $44 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 208 Yes $74 $44 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 64 Yes $59 $44 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Mississippi licensing authorities.

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