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Arkansas Mississippi

Moving a Arkansas plumber license to Mississippi in 2026

Mississippi recognizes Arkansas plumber licenses

Mississippi publishes a reciprocity or endorsement path for at least one Arkansas plumber license tier. You’ll still file an endorsement application and pay fees — and reciprocity is one-directional and tier-specific, so confirm your exact license class qualifies before you rely on it.

The reverse direction

Arkansas does not publish reciprocity for Mississippi. Reciprocity is frequently one-way, so a future move back would likely mean applying for endorsement and possibly testing.

How to use this reciprocity path

  1. 1

    Confirm your Arkansas license is current

    You generally must hold an active Arkansas license in good standing, often for a minimum number of years, to qualify for endorsement.

  2. 2

    Request endorsement from the Mississippi board

    File the licensure-by-endorsement (reciprocity) application with Mississippi. Expect to show experience hours, exam history, and proof of your current license.

  3. 3

    Sit any required Mississippi exam

    Many states waive the trade-knowledge exam but still require the state business-and-law portion. Prep for at least one exam unless the board confirms a full waiver.

  4. 4

    Pay fees and submit

    Pay the application/endorsement fee and submit. Keep your Arkansas license active until Mississippi issues yours.

Prep for the Mississippi exam

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use my Arkansas plumber license in Mississippi?
Mississippi publishes a reciprocity or endorsement path for Arkansas plumber license holders. You generally still file an endorsement application and pay a fee, and depending on your tier you may need to sit a Mississippi exam. Confirm the exact path with the Mississippi board.
Does Arkansas honor a Mississippi license in return?
Not directly — Arkansas does not publish reciprocity for Mississippi. Reciprocity is frequently one-directional, so the reverse move usually means applying for endorsement and possibly testing.
Will I have to retake the exam?
Often partially. Many states waive the trade-knowledge portion under reciprocity but still require the state business-and-law exam. Budget for at least one exam unless the board confirms a full waiver.

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