Welder License Requirements in Mississippi
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Mississippi State Board of Contractors
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Mississippi does not require a statewide occupational license for general welders. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses contractors but does not issue a welder-specific license. Employer and project certifications per AWS or ASME may be required.