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    • NASCLA (Alternative Exam Commercial)

    Mississippi General Contractor (NASCLA)

    Everything you need to pass both your NASCLA trades and business & law exams. Our exam prep course looks and acts just like the real NASCLA Exam. One trades test covers 16 states (Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia). The absolute best NASCLA Prep!


    The NASCLA Accredited Contractor Examination was created to improve the quality of construction examinations and enable the mobility of contractors across jurisdictions This is the first major step towards a national contractors license exam. Applicants take accredited examinations in addition to meeting other licensure requirements.

    This exam will also serve as your trades exam for Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia

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    Step 1

    Purchase your exam prep course - NASCLA Commercial Exam Complete Course Package.

    Step 2

    Register for the NASCLA Commercial Exam here.

    Step 3

    Study for, and take your NASCLA Commercial Exam.

    Step 4

    Submit your application to state

    Mississippi Commercial General Contractor Requirements & Application

  • Licensure will be required for the practice of contracting in Mississippi for commercial projects that $100,000 or more or public projects $50,000 or more.
  • Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
  • The Mississippi Business and Law exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractors license.
  • Applicants must submit CPA reviewed financial statements to document sufficient net worth and provide proof of workers compensation insurance at required levels of coverage.
  • Applicant must Provide a Certificate of General Liability insurance coverage showing current minimum coverage of $300,000.00 per occurrence and $600,000.00 aggregate.
  • Applicant must show experience in the Classification of work requested. Please List 3 jobs Completed.
  • Applicant must provide a reviewed or audited financial statement prepared and signed by a certified public accountant completed within the last twelve (12) months. A compilation will not be accepted. Applicants for a major classification must demonstrate a net worth of at least Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
    • Board Contact Information:

    Mississippi State Board of Contractors
    2679 Crane Ridge Dr. Suite, C
    Jackson, MS 39216

    Phone:800.880.6161
    Email: info@msboc.us
    Website: http://www.msboc.us

    Frequently Asked Questions: Mississippi FAQ Fees: The application fee for a new Mississippi contractor license is $200 for one classification plus $50 for each additional classification.Mississippi Application

    NASCLA Commercial Test Information

    Test Information This test covers information in the 12 subject areas below. The questions are created from content in the 23 book set shown below the following chart.
    Candidate Information Bulletin: PSI Exams NASCLA Commercial General Contractor Candidate Bulletin

    Exam Information
    Exam Fee $130
    Number of Questions 115
    Passing Score 70% or 81 Questions
    Time Limit 330 Minutes

    Subject Area Number of Questions
    General Requirements 25
    Site Construction
    		15
    Concrete 6
    Masonry
    		4
    Metals 6
    Wood 5
    Thermal and Moisture Protection 5
    Doors, Windows, and Glazing 4
    Finishes 5
    Mechanical and Plumbing Systems 6
    Electrical Systems 3
    Procurement and Contracting Requirements 31

    Mississippi Builders License Reciprocity

    Mississippi has established reciprocity with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee. The NASCLA exam serves as your trades exam in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia.

    Mississippi NASCLA Commercial Exam Permitted Work

    With this license you may bid on and build all types of buildings in MS. Residential and Commercial structures.