Mississippi Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Mississippi.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Mississippi for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Mississippi Engineering Company Licenses
Mississippi Engineering Certificate of Authorization
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Mississippi for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Turnaround: | 6-8 weeks |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Mississippi and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $100 renewal fee + $4.24 processing and service fee |
Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licensees initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year. Licensees initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Notes: | The steps to renew a Certificate of Authorization if a firm faced disciplinary action is as follows:
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Amendment
Form: | Engineering Certificate of Authority Application (Amendment) |
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
Reinstatement
Form: | Engineering Certificate of Authority Application (Relicensure) |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Mississippi Land Surveying Certificate of Authorization
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
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EXCEPTION: If the name of the firm (or the firm's purpose clause) contain the word “survey” or any modification or derivation thereof, must submit, and have approved, a certificate of authority application to the Board prior to registering with the Secretary of State. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 renewal fee + $4.24 processing and service fee |
Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licensees initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year. Licensees initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Individual Licenses
Mississippi Individual Engineering Licenses
Mississippi Engineer Intern Enrollment
Agency: | Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Mississippi Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $150 |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $70 |
Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licensees initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year. Licensees initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Mississippi Professional Geologist Registration
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $25 application fee + $250 exam fee + $35 proctor fee. |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Mississippi Professional Surveyor License
Agency: | Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $70 |
Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licensees initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year. Licensees initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.