Residential roofer is a subclassification of the residential remodeler license, limited to residential roofing.
Residential roofer applicants take the separate roofer examination; applicable written examinations require at least 70%, subject to the reciprocal examination exemption.
The licensee is under a duty to renew the license annually
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Mississippi State Board of Contractors
MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF CONTRACTORSOfficial source
Part 803: Residential Builders and RemodelersOfficial source
Residential roofer applicants take the separate roofer examination; applicable written examinations require at least 70%, subject to the reciprocal examination exemption.
For this subclassification, there shall be administered a separate roofer's examination ... An applicant for a license must pass the applicable written examination(s) with a grade of at least 70%.Official source
Written-exam exemption when the Board determines the other state's licensing requirements are equivalent to Mississippi's examination and that state offers the same privilege to Mississippi licensees.
A licensee of another state who desires to obtain a license duly issued and authorized by this Chapter shall be exempt from taking the written examination provided the Board determines that the requirements for a license in the foreign state are equivalent to such examination in this state and provided that the foreign state in question extends the same privilege to Mississippi licensees.Official source
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Open the official agency pageResidential roofer is a subclassification of the residential remodeler license, limited to residential roofing.
An applicant for a residential remodeler's license may seek licensing for a subclassification to be known as a residential roofer. For this subclassification, there shall be administered a separate roofer's examination and the license shall be clearly marked that it only licenses the holder as a residential roofer.Official source
Residential renewal costs $100. The $50 initial charge is recorded once as the application fee.
Residential Application $50.00 Residential License Renewal $100.00Official source
Annual CE applies to residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015; inactive licenses are exempt until reactivation, and Board waivers may apply.
The continuing education requirement applies to all residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015. The continuing education requirement shall be waived for residential licenses on inactive status; however, an inactive residential license holder must show proof of having completed two (2) credit hours of continuing education prior to returning to active status.Official source
The licensee is under a duty to renew the license annually
renew the license annually, and the failure to the Board to notify the licensee holder as to the date of the expiration shall not excuse the licensee from renewing the license and paying the annual tax.Official source
Renew the license annually
Renew the license annually
2 hours
Each qualifying party for a residential license must complete two (2) credit hours of instruction taught by a board approved provider or instructor.Official source
Board-approved courses selected by the licensee; no specific courses mandated unless ordered after a disciplinary hearing.
The Board will not mandate the specific courses to be taken by licensed contractors, unless continuing education has been ordered by the board as a result of a disciplinary hearing.Official source
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$50
$100
Active residential builders/remodelers must provide general liability insurance; workers’ compensation insurance is required if applicable.
An applicant shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing current workers' compensation insurance, if applicable An applicant for a residential builder or remodeler’s license, or renewal thereof, shall provide a copy of a certificate of insurance evidencing current coverage for general liability purposes.Official source
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The licensee is under a duty to renew the license annually
renew the license annually, and the failure to the Board to notify the licensee holder as to the date of the expiration shall not excuse the licensee from renewing the license and paying the annual tax.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Mississippi State Board of Contractors
Mississippi State Board of Contractors
MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF CONTRACTORSOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000105c.pdf
Part 803: Residential Builders and RemodelersOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Residential roofer applicants take the separate roofer examination; applicable written examinations require at least 70%, subject to the reciprocal examination exemption.
Residential roofer applicants take the separate roofer examination; applicable written examinations require at least 70%, subject to the reciprocal examination exemption.
For this subclassification, there shall be administered a separate roofer's examination ... An applicant for a license must pass the applicable written examination(s) with a grade of at least 70%.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Active residential builders/remodelers must provide general liability insurance; workers’ compensation insurance is required if applicable.
Active residential builders/remodelers must provide general liability insurance; workers’ compensation insurance is required if applicable.
An applicant shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing current workers' compensation insurance, if applicable An applicant for a residential builder or remodeler’s license, or renewal thereof, shall provide a copy of a certificate of insurance evidencing current coverage for general liability purposes.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew the license annually
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renew the license annuallyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The licensee is under a duty to renew the license annually
The licensee is under a duty to renew the license annually Applies to: Residential roofer subclassification of the residential remodeler license
renew the license annually, and the failure to the Board to notify the licensee holder as to the date of the expiration shall not excuse the licensee from renewing the license and paying the annual tax.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 hours
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Each qualifying party for a residential license must complete two (2) credit hours of instruction taught by a board approved provider or instructor.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Board-approved courses selected by the licensee; no specific courses mandated unless ordered after a disciplinary hearing.
Board-approved courses selected by the licensee; no specific courses mandated unless ordered after a disciplinary hearing.
The Board will not mandate the specific courses to be taken by licensed contractors, unless continuing education has been ordered by the board as a result of a disciplinary hearing.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Written-exam exemption when the Board determines the other state's licensing requirements are equivalent to Mississippi's examination and that state offers the same privilege to Mississippi licensees.
Written-exam exemption when the Board determines the other state's licensing requirements are equivalent to Mississippi's examination and that state offers the same privilege to Mississippi licensees.
A licensee of another state who desires to obtain a license duly issued and authorized by this Chapter shall be exempt from taking the written examination provided the Board determines that the requirements for a license in the foreign state are equivalent to such examination in this state and provided that the foreign state in question extends the same privilege to Mississippi licensees.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Residential roofer is a subclassification of the residential remodeler license, limited to residential roofing.
Residential roofer is a subclassification of the residential remodeler license, limited to residential roofing.
An applicant for a residential remodeler's license may seek licensing for a subclassification to be known as a residential roofer. For this subclassification, there shall be administered a separate roofer's examination and the license shall be clearly marked that it only licenses the holder as a residential roofer.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Residential renewal costs $100. The $50 initial charge is recorded once as the application fee.
Residential renewal costs $100. The $50 initial charge is recorded once as the application fee.
Residential Application $50.00 Residential License Renewal $100.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Annual CE applies to residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015; inactive licenses are exempt until reactivation, and Board waivers may apply.
Annual CE applies to residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015; inactive licenses are exempt until reactivation, and Board waivers may apply.
The continuing education requirement applies to all residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015. The continuing education requirement shall be waived for residential licenses on inactive status; however, an inactive residential license holder must show proof of having completed two (2) credit hours of continuing education prior to returning to active status.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew the license annually
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renew the license annuallyOfficial source
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