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How to get an HVAC license in Mississippi

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in Mississippi. Taken from official MS pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) — residential HVAC subcontractors + commercial Certificate of Responsibility
  • State journeyman license: No (Mississippi does not issue a statewide HVAC journeyman card. Residential HVAC subcontractors are licensed annually; commercial work needs a COR classification.)
  • Residential HVAC / mechanical subcontractor license: Any subcontractor performing mechanical or HVAC work on residential construction/improvement must hold an annual MSBOC residential license (active or inactive), regardless of dollar amount (Miss. Code § 73-59-3).
  • Exam: see below, via MSBOC residential application path
  • Code edition: Commercial HVAC classification requires a Board trade test (see MSBOC HVAC FAQ). Residential path focuses on application, insurance, and qualifier CE rather than a separate tech exam.

Requirements by license

Residential HVAC / mechanical subcontractor license

ExperienceAny subcontractor performing mechanical or HVAC work on residential construction/improvement must hold an annual MSBOC residential license (active or inactive), regardless of dollar amount (Miss. Code § 73-59-3).Source: msboc.us · as of
ExamMSBOC residential application path. Apply/renew with insurance, SOS good standing (entities), workers’ comp if required, and qualifier CE proof. Inactive status available ($25 status-change fee).Source: msboc.us · as of
Fees
  • Residential renewal (on time): $100
  • Residential renewal (expired): $110
  • Initial license fee (statutory starting point / board-set, max $100): $50
Source: msboc.us · as of · Statute caps the fee at $100; renewal form lists $100/$110. Expired >180 days → new application.
RenewalEvery 1 year. Expires last day of the twelfth month after issue/renewal. Renew online or by mail. Each qualifying party needs 2 CE hours/year (licenses issued on/after July 1, 2015; not while inactive).Source: msboc.us · as of
CE to renew2 hours per year
2 credit hours from Board-approved providers for each qualifying party. Applies to residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015.
Source: msboc.us · as of

Commercial Certificate of Responsibility — HVAC

ExperienceCommercial HVAC classification (Certificate of Responsibility) for installation/repair/fabrication of HVAC systems and ductwork. Qualifying party and financial/insurance package required on the commercial application.Source: msboc.us · as of
ExamMSBOC (trade test required for HVAC). HVAC commercial classification is listed as test-required. Submit commercial application package with references, financial statement, and insurance.Source: msboc.us · as of
Fees
  • Commercial application — one classification: $400
  • Each additional classification: $100
Source: msboc.us · as of
RenewalPer Board commercial license term. Follow MSBOC commercial renewal instructions for your Certificate of Responsibility.Not confirmedSource: msboc.us · as of
CE to renewPublished 2-hour CE rule is for residential license holders. Confirm commercial COR CE on your renewal notice.Not confirmedSource: msboc.us · as of

License types in Mississippi

  • No statewide HVAC technician license
  • Residential builder/remodeler / HVAC-mechanical subcontractor license (annual)
  • Commercial Certificate of Responsibility — HVAC classification (test required)
Source: msboc.us · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

Ask MSBOC about out-of-state credit for commercial HVAC tests or residential applications — not advertised as automatic reciprocity on the CE/FAQ pages.Not confirmedSource: msboc.us · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items aren't published anywhere we could verify, so ask the office listed:

  • Exact commercial COR renewal dollar fee for the HVAC classification.
    Ask: MSBOC · (800) 880-6161 (contact source, as of )

FAQ

MS HVAC license?

Residential HVAC/mechanical subcontractors need an annual MSBOC residential license. Commercial HVAC needs a Certificate of Responsibility (test required).

No journeyman card?

Correct — state licenses the contractor/subcontractor entity, not a statewide tech card.

Already licensed? See Mississippi HVAC license renewal & CE.

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