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1 Full Client NameMississippi Contractor Licensing BoardAcronymMSBOCFile TypeImportID TypeSSNA ddressMailing Box 320279, Jackson, Mississippi 39232-0279 Physical address :2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C, Jackson, Mississippi 39216 telephone (601) 354-6161 Fax(601) 354-6715 Web Candidate Service # (855) 557-0619 Exam Titles/Testing Time/# of items*The Law and Business Management* examination is mandatory for all contractors in MS applying for commercial or residential licenses. Trade exams are required also unless there is not an exam required for that specialty trade or the trade exam is waived through reciprocity.*Law and Business Management*/120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Alarm Systems and Equipment /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Boiler Installation and Repair /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Building Construction /180 minutes (3 hours)/80 questions Building Construction NASCLA-Accredited /330 minutes (5 1/2 hours)/115 questions Cabinets and Millwork /90 minutes (1 1/2 hours)/ 30 questions Carpentry /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Communication Systems /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Concrete /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Conveyor Systems /120 minutes (2 hours)/40 questions Ductwork for Heating, A/C and Ventilation /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Elevators and Escalators /120 minutes (2 hours)

2 /60 questions Excavation and Grading /120 minutes (2 hours)/40 questions Fire Sprinklers /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Fueling Systems /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights /120 minutes (2 hours)/45 questions Heavy Construction /240 minutes (4 hours)/100 questions Highway /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions HVAC /240 minutes (4 hours)/80 questions Insulation /60 minutes (1 hour)/30 questions Irrigation Systems /120 minutes (2 hours)/40 questions Landscaping//120 minutes (2 hours)/40 questions Lathing, Plastering and Stucco /120 minutes (2 hours)/45 questions Master Electrician /180 minutes (3 hours)/80 questions Mechanical Contractor /240 minutes (4 hours)/ 100 questions Municipal /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Painting and Wall Covering /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Plumbing /180 minutes (3 hours)/70 questions Process Piping /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Refrigeration /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Remodeling /135 minutes (1 1/4 hours)/60 questions Residential Builder /180 minutes (3 hours)/80 questions Residential Roofer /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Sign Erection /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Solar /200 minutes (3 hours, 20 minutes)/80 questions Structural Steel /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Swimming Pools /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questions Tile and Marble /90 minutes (1 1/2 hours)/40 questions Transmission/Distribution Lines /120 minutes (2 hours)

3 /50 questions Underground Utilities /120 minutes (2 hours)/50 questions Welding /120 minutes (2 hours)/60 questionsMS NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Electrical Contractors/4 Hours/100 questions (You will need approval from the Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board to take this exam. You do not need approval from NASCLA.)Pretest ItemsIn addition to the number of questions in the examination, up to 10 "experimental" questions are administered to candidates during the examination. These questions will not be scored and the time taken to answer them will not count against examination time. The administration of such unscored, experimental questions is an essential step in developing future Licensing TypeMS ContractorsNotesTranslation Dictionary: ESL candidates are permitted to use a translation dictionary.

4 The dictionary must only contain word for word translations and cannot include PortionsCandidate may take Law and Business Management and/or a specific trade examApplication ProcessingApplication Processor applies exam payments if they are mailed or faxed must be approved with the state Board TimeMail up to 10 business days; Fax up to 4 business daysApplication ProcessorMS. ChangesCD must contact the state boardLanguages AvailableEnglishEligibility CriteriaEligibility for examination is determined by the PeriodEligibility is valid for 6 Payable toPSIFee$120 each examPayment TypePay by credit card, money order, company check or cashier s check. Cash and personal checks are not points to remember as you register for your tests1. The State is the only entity authorized to tell you which tests you should take.

5 While PSI can provide you information about each test, only the State has the binding authority to tell you which tests you are qualified to take. Any questions regarding which tests to take should be directed to the You will be responsible for registering for the appropriate tests. The State will inform you of the tests you are qualified to take. Please make sure you register for only the tests for which you have been approved. PSI will not be held responsible for any tests that candidates have mistakenly registered for or No refunds will be given once registration information and payment to PSI has been made. Notwithstanding the no refund policy, PSI does have a very flexible rescheduling policy. If you are unable to make your upcoming testing appointment, PSI will allow you to cancel that appointment up to 2 days prior to the event, and then will hold your unused exam funds for you to use up to one (1) year after your initial registration date.

6 But, since no refunds will be provided make sure you are committed to testing before submitting No transfer of registration fees is allowed. Once you have designated a person to take the test for your firm, there will be no transferring of registration or scheduled test dates, or fees to another person. Make sure that you designate the correct person to take the test when you register so that you will not forfeit any RulesYou may cancel and reschedule an examination appointment without forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice is received two days prior to the scheduled examination Accommodation ApprovalAll PSI examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and exam accommodations will be made in meeting a candidate's needs.

7 A candidate with a disability or a candidate who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination must follow the link and instructions on the Exam Accommodations Request page at the end of the Candidate Information are required to submit documentation from the medical authority or learning institution that rendered a diagnosis. Verification must be uploaded to PSI on the letterhead stationery of the authority or specialist and include the following: Description of the disability and limitations related to testing Recommended accommodation/modification name , title and telephone number of the medical authority or specialist Original signature of the medical authority or specialistOut of State TestingExaminations are also available to Mississippi candidates in other PSI testing centers located across the Regionally located sites are found in: Louisiana (Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport) Alabama (Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile)Additionally, PSI has examination centers in many other regions across the United States.

8 You may take this examination at any of these locations. Once you have paid for the examination, enter your zip code and a list of the testing sites closest to you will to test centerYou must provide 2 forms of identification. One must be a VALID form of government issued identification (driver s license, state ID, passport, military ID), which bears your signature and has your photograph. The second ID must have your signature and preprinted legal Book ExamThis examination is OPEN the candidate asks for a list of reference material, email them a AllowedOnly non-programmable calculators that are silent, battery-operated, do not have paper tape printing capabilities, and do not have a keyboard containing the alphabet will be allowed in the examination Materials Given at SiteSome exams may have additional NASCLA portion requires the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program Plan Set to be handed out at Score70% for all exams except for NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Electrical Contractors - 75%Cut scoreN/AVeteran's Preference PointsN/AScore reportsYour score will be given to you immediately following completion of the examination.

9 The following summary describes the score reporting process: On screen your score will appear immediately on the computer screen. This will happen automatically at the end of the time allowed for the examination; if you are using review features, you will be able to obtain your score immediately when you indicate that you have finished and would like to see your If you pass, you will immediately receive a successful notification and performance summary on the If you do not pass, you will immediately receive an unsuccessful notification on the screen along with a diagnostic report indicating your strengths and weaknesses by examination type. Registration forms for submittal to PSI to retake the examination will be available at the examination site. On paper an official score report will be printed at the examination may request a duplicate failed score report after your examination by emailing or by calling not sent to the state.

10 Board will contact CD with future steps for Score Report FeeFree by mail (5 to 7 business days), $40 expedited fee (2 - 3 business days)Fingerprint InfoN/ALicensing instructions HOW TO OBTAIN A LICENSE1. Request a license application package from: Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board2. Complete the appropriate application and return it to the The Board will notify PSI of your eligibility and PSI will email you a confirmation The Board will determine which examinations the candidate needs to take. Each company seeking a Certificate of Responsibility is required to designate a qualifying individual to take the examinations. Proof of employment (W2 or check stub) is required. A certificate is granted with the stipulation that the qualifying individual remains with the firm.