Mississippi State Department of Health

Professional Licensure

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The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Professional Licensure division regulates and licenses certain health-related professions in Mississippi. Licenses must be renewed annually. The Professional Licensure division also determines eligible continuing education courses.

Professional Licensure Offices Temporarily Closed to the Public

In-person professional licensure activities are temporarily suspended at our 143B LeFleur's Square location in Jackson. We hope to resume our service to the public as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding your license, please call 601-364-7360.

Professions We License

 
 
 
 
 

* The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) allows eligible licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists an alternative method for providing services in other member states. Learn more


Licensed by Other MSDH Divisions

Licensed by Other Agencies

MSDH does not license:

Cosmetologists, Durable Medical Equipment Dealers, Funeral Directors, Massage Therapists, Nurses, (RN, LPN), Nursing Home Administrators, Orthotists, Prosthetists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Social Workers, Marriage Counselors, Veterinarians.

(Choose a profession name above for more information.)

Questions and Answers

Complaints

You may file a complaint online about professionals that we license. Use the PowerForm link below to fill in your name and e-mail address, then choose "Begin Signing".

Contact

MSDH Professional Licensure Division
Phone: 601-364-7360
Fax: 601-364-5057
E-mail: MSDHProfLicensure@msdh.ms.gov

Location

143B Lefleur's Square
Jackson, MS 39211

Mailing Address

MSDH Professional Licensure Division
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700



Links referenced
Renew a license    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html
Verify or list licenses    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,133,82,pdf/ArtTherapist_regs_Nov2021.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,985,html
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Education Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18770,82,pdf/PAT_Verification_of_Education.pdf
Employment History    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,132,82,pdf/AthleticTrainerRegulations.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,986,html
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/TattooBodyPiercingRegs.pdf
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Consent Form    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf
Inspection Checklist    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf
Supervision Agreement    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf
Certification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1502,83,74,html
Reciprocity    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1285,83,74,html
TNA waivers    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html
Evaluator/proctor    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html
Finding of neglect    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3997,83,pdf/Form678.pdf
Training courses    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,10669,83,74,html
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,135,82,pdf/DietitianRegulations.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,988,html
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Residence Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18771,82,pdf/VerificationOfResidence.pdf
Letter of Supervision    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3263,82,pdf/SupervisionLetter.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1516,82,pdf/HairBraiderRegulations.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,137,82,pdf/HearingAid_regs.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,990,html
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Licensure Exam    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19227.pdf
Supervision Agreement    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19204.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,8212,82,pdf/HemodialysisRegulations.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,140,82,pdf/MRT_Regulations.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,992,html
Verification of Education    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19183.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,138,82,pdf/OT-OTA_regs.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,993,html
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Employment History    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
Supervision Agreement    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19268.pdf
Verification of Education    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19267.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,141,82,pdf/RespiratoryCareRegulations.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,994,html
Verification of Education    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19184.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,995,html
ASLP Interstate Compact    https://aslpcompact.com/
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Employment History    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
SPEP Agreement    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19002.pdf
SPEP Report    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19149.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf
Application    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15495,82,pdf/Telemedicine_application.pdf
Minimum Standards    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15494,82,pdf/Telemedicine_Standards.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/Tattoo-BP_Regs.pdf
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Consent Form    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf
Convention Application    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19212.pdf
Inspection Checklist    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf
Supervision Agreement    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf
Learn more    https://aslpcompact.com/commission/
EMS Division    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,0,99,html
Nurse Aide information pages    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html
Environmental Health Office    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,401,html
Radiological Health Division    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,102,93,html
Cosmetologists    https://www.msbc.ms.gov/licensing-requirements/
Durable Medical Equipment Dealers    http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/
Funeral Directors    http://www.msbfs.ms.gov
Massage Therapists    http://www.msbmt.state.ms.us/
Nurses, (RN, LPN)    http://www.msbn.ms.gov
Nursing Home Administrators    http://www.bnha.state.ms.us/
Pharmacists    http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/
Physical Therapists    http://www.msbpt.state.ms.us/
Physicians    http://www.msbml.state.ms.us/
Social Workers, Marriage Counselors    http://www.swmft.ms.gov/
Veterinarians    http://www.mbah.state.ms.us/
Questions and answers about licensing, renewal, CEUs and more    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,5841,82,353,html
File a complaint    https://powerforms.docusign.net/e37fddf1-7e9f-447e-aa17-db6eec693780?env=na3&acct=ca3d40be-4f16-4a6a-892e-a0fe14f1a6ef&accountId=ca3d40be-4f16-4a6a-892e-a0fe14f1a6ef

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