Mississippi plumbing license lookup: how to check and get a license
Mississippi plumbing license lookup: who issues plumber licenses (MSBOC), how to check one online, the license types, and 684 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors by county.
Do plumbers need a license in Mississippi?
| Who licenses them | Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC); cities may also license |
|---|---|
| License types | Residential Plumbing, Mechanical Work (commercial) |
| When a license is required | MSBOC license required for residential plumbing subcontractors on residential construction or improvement projects (no dollar threshold stated); commercial license required on commercial jobs over $50,000 |
Check the contractor's MSBOC residential plumbing license; your city may also require its own license and a permit for the work.
How do you look up a plumber's license in Mississippi?
- Ask the plumber for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the Mississippi plumbing license lookup run by MSBOC.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the plumber about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact MSBOC.
What plumbing licenses does Mississippi issue?
- Residential Plumbing
- Mechanical Work (commercial)
How do you get a plumbing license in Mississippi?
Licenses are issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC); cities may also license. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official MSBOC source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
How many plumbers are there in Mississippi?
The Census Bureau counted 684 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors with employees in Mississippi in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Rankin County | 65 |
|---|---|
| Hinds County | 49 |
| Harrison County | 49 |
| DeSoto County | 47 |
| Jackson County | 33 |
| Madison County | 32 |
| Forrest County | 25 |
| Jones County | 21 |
What do Mississippi homes mean for plumbing work?
The median home in Mississippi was built in 1986, 31% of households rent and 71% of homes are single-family houses. 29% of homes heat with utility gas and 59% with electricity.
How do you choose a plumber in Mississippi?
- Ask for the license number and look it up yourself on the state or city license search. Licensing is set by the state in some places and by the city or county in others.
- Ask whether the job needs a permit. Water heater swaps, gas work and moving fixtures often do, and the licensed plumber pulls it.
- Get the price in writing: a flat rate for the job, or the hourly rate, the trip fee and how parts are billed.
- For emergencies, ask what the after-hours rate is before the plumber drives out.
- Ask who does the work. A licensed master can send helpers, but the license holder is responsible for the job.
Plumbers in other states
Sources: Mississippi licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.