How to Search Mississippi Licenses

The Mississippi Department of Professional Licensing (or equivalent agency) regulates dozens of professions. Medical professionals are typically regulated separately by a Board of Medical Examiners; lawyers by the State Bar.

  • State professional licensing lookup — verify status, dates, and any discipline.
  • Medical license: the Mississippi Board of Medical Examiners licenses MDs, DOs, and physician assistants.
  • Lawyer/attorney status: through the Mississippi State Bar.
  • Contractor licenses: state contractor board for general contractors and trades.
  • Real estate, insurance, cosmetology — each has its own state board.
Population
2,939,690
Households
1,100,000
Median Income
$52,985
Median Home Value
$143,600

Licenses Databases

46 official Mississippi licenses sources.

Court Records Criminal Records Wants & Warrants Vital Records Voter Records Licenses Recorded Documents Property Records

Licenses

Appraisers
Official Free
Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council licensed appraiser lookup for Mississippi.
🌐 asc.gov
Architects
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Architecture license verification for licensees, examinees, and applicants.
🌐 archbd.state.ms.us
Attorneys | Judiciary Bar Roll
Official Free
Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals registered attorneys.
🌐 courts.ms.gov
Attorneys | State Bar
Official Free
Mississippi Bar Association registered attorneys.
🌐 msbar.org
Caterers
Official Free
Mississippi Department of Health license caterers.
🌐 msdh.ms.gov
Cemeteries & Pre-Need
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Funeral Service online status of pre-need agents, pre-need establishments and perpetual care cemeteries.
🌐 msbfs.ms.gov
Certified Public Accountants
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy licensed Certified Public Accountants and accounting firms.
🌐 msbpa.ms.gov
Charities & Solicitors
Official Free
Secretary of State online search for registered Mississippi charities and charity solicitors.
🌐 charities.sos.ms.gov
Check Cashers
Official Free
MS Department of Banking and Consumer Finance list of licensed check cashers.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Child Care Facilities
Official Free
Mississippi Department of Health licensed child care facilities by county, or use the advanced search feature.
🌐 msdh.provider.webapps.ms.gov
Chiropractors
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners licensees searchable by name or city.
🌐 msbce.ms.gov
Consumer Loan Brokers
Official Free
List of licensed consumer loan brokers from theMS Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Contractors
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Contractors license verification for commercial and residential contractors.
🌐 msboc.us
Contractors | Violations
Official Free
MS State Board of Contractors database of commercial and residential contractor code violations.
🌐 msboc.us
Cosmetology Schools
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Cosmetology licensed Cosmetology Schools.
🌐 msbcb.ms.gov
Debt Management
Official Free
Department of Banking and Consumer Finance list of Mississippi licensed debt management companies.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Dentists / Dental
Official Free
MS State Board of Dental Examiners license verification for dentists, dental hygienists, and radiology permit holders.
🌐 dentalboard.ms.gov
Foresters
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters license search by county or map.
🌐 borf.ms.gov
Funeral
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service license verification for funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral homes.
🌐 msbfs.ms.gov
Geologists
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists alphabetical list of licensed professional geologists.
🌐 msbrpg.ms.gov
Home Inspectors
Official Free
Provided by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission. Online verification of licensed Home Inspectors by name, county, or license number.
🌐 mrec2.webapps.ms.gov
Insurance | Companies, Agencies & Agents
Official Free
Mississippi Insurance Department license search for companies, agencies, brokers, agents, adjusters, representatives, and trainees.
🌐 mid.ms.gov
Insurance | Premium Finance Companies
Official Free
MS license lookup for insurance premium finance companies from the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Land Surveyors
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors license search for individuals or firms.
🌐 peps.apps.its.ms.gov
Massage Therapists
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapists license verification.
🌐 msbmt.ms.gov
Money Transmitters
Official Free
Money transmitters licensed by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Mortgage Companies & Loan Originators
Official Free
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance database of mortgage companies and loan originators.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Motor Vehicle Dealers
Official Free
Use this Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission service to browse by name for active motor vehicle dealers.
🌐 mmvc.ms.gov
Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Companies
Official Free
Department of Banking and Consumer Finance list of companies licensed to finance the sale of motor vehicles.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Notaries
Official Free
Mississippi registered notaries public search.
🌐 sos.ms.gov
Nurses
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Nursing license verification lookup for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses.
🌐 gateway.licensure.msbn.ms.gov
Nurses | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Information from the Mississippi Board of Nursing on how to make a disciplinary information request.
🌐 msbn.state.ms.us
Nurses | Student Status
Official Free
Lookup your Mississippi Board of Nursing license application status online.
🌐 msbn.ms.gov
Optometrists
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Optometry online license verification.
🌐 ms.gov
Pawnbrokers
Official Free
Pawnbroker license lookup from the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Pharmacists & Pharmacies
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy license verification for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies.
🌐 gateway.mbp.ms.gov
Physical Therapy
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy licensed physical therapists and assistants.
🌐 msbpt.ms.gov
Physicians | Search
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure license information search for physicians and surgeons.
🌐 gateway.msbml.ms.gov
Psychologists
Official Free
Mississippi Board of Psychology online license verification by name or city.
🌐 psychologyboard.state.ms.us
Real Estate | State
Official Free
Mississippi Real Estate Commission license search for Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons.
🌐 mrec2.webapps.ms.gov
Title Pledge Companies
Official Free
In Mississippi these are 30-day loans that are secured by property such as the title of a vehicle.
🌐 dbcf.ms.gov
Youth Camps
Official Free
Mississippi State Department of Health online search for licensed youth camps.
🌐 msdh.ms.gov
Nurse Aides
Official Free
Mississippi Nurse Aide registry, searchable by name or certification number.
🌐 cna365.examroom.ai
Real Estate Appraisers
Official Free
Mississippi Appraisal Board licensed real estate appraisers.
🌐 mab.portalus.thentiacloud.net
Insurance | Continuing Education Providers
Official Free
Mississippi approved Insurance Continuing Education Providers.
🌐 sircon.com
Real Estate | ARELLO
Official Free
Mississippi real estate license search from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.
🌐 arello.com

Mississippi Counties

All 82 Mississippi counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Hinds Harrison DeSoto Rankin Jackson Madison Lee Forrest Lauderdale Adams Alcorn Amite Attala Benton

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the Mississippi Department of Professional Licensing online lookup. It covers most regulated occupations.

The Mississippi Board of Medical Examiners licenses physicians; nurses are typically licensed by the Board of Nursing.

The Mississippi State Bar publishes status, admission date, and any discipline for every licensed attorney.

Contractor licensing varies by state. Many states have a Contractor Licensing Board for general contractors and major trades.

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