TradeGuardMississippi subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Mississippi, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Mississippi
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses GCs for projects over $50,000 (commercial) or $10,000 (residential). Subs over $50K commercial also need a license.
Mississippi is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required as part of contractor license application
- MSBC: Mississippi State Board of Contractors
- MSDOL: Mississippi Dept of Employment Security
Summary for Mississippi
License required for commercial work over $50,000. Federal OSHA applies.
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Mississippi compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Mississippi?+
Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses GCs for projects over $50,000 (commercial) or $10,000 (residential). Subs over $50K commercial also need a license.
Does Mississippi follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Mississippi is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Mississippi?+
Yes. Bond required as part of contractor license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Mississippi agencies before relying on them.