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Professional Licensure

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.

Professions

Renew a license

Verify or list licenses

Please allow 7 to 14 business days after receipt of all paperwork to receive your license.

Professions We License or Regulate

OTLC begins October 5, 2026: The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OTLC) allows eligible licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to provide services in compact member states. Details

 
 
 
 
 

Interstate Compacts

The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact allows eligible licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to provide services in compact member states.

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

Mailing Address

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

Links referenced on this page
Renew a license    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html ok
Verify or list licenses    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html ok
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 ok
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 ok
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Apply for registration    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/TattooBodyPiercingRegs.pdf
Change of Location    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.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/30,0,83,74,html ok
Registry    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
Reciprocity    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
Evaluator/proctor    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
Finding of neglect    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,83,74.html ok
Training courses    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,10669,83,74,html ok
Application    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21954,82,pdf/Community_Health_Worker_Application%2Epdf
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21946,82,pdf/Community_Health_Worker_regulations.pdf
Background Check    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,206,html ok
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 ok
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/Letter_of_supervision.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21380,82,pdf/Genetic_Counselor_regulations.pdf
Background Check    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,206,html ok
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/CredentialVerification.pdf
Apply for registration    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 ok
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 registration    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 registration    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 ok
Verification of Education    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19183.pdf
Apply for license    https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21379,82,pdf/Music_Therapist_regulations.pdf
Background Check    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,206,html ok
Credential Verification    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/CredentialVerification.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
Continuing Education    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,1101,html ok
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,993,html ok
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 ok
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
Continuing Education    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,1101,html ok
Minutes    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,995,html ok
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
Biennial Report    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21657,82,pdf/SLP%2DA%2DAide%2DBiennial%2DReport.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 registration    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
Change of Location    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.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 about the OTLC    https://otcompact.gov/
Background check    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,206.html ok
Before you apply    https://otcompact.gov/before-you-apply/
Apply for compact privileges    https://app.compactconnect.org/Dashboard
Learn more    https://aslpcompact.com/commission/
EMS Division    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,0,99,html ok
Environmental Health Office    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,401,html ok
Radiological Health Division    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,102,html ok
Cosmetologists    https://www.msbcb.ms.gov/
Durable Medical Equipment Dealers    https://www.mbp.ms.gov/
Funeral Directors    https://www.msbfs.ms.gov
Massage Therapists    https://www.msbmt.ms.gov/
Nurses, (RN, LPN)    https://www.msbn.ms.gov
Nursing Home Administrators    https://www.msnha.ms.gov/
Pharmacists    https://www.mbp.ms.gov/
Physical Therapists    https://www.msbpt.ms.gov/
Physicians    https://www.msbml.ms.gov/
Social Workers, Marriage Counselors    https://www.swmft.ms.gov/
Veterinarians    https://www.mbah.ms.gov/
Questions and answers about licensing, renewal, CEUs and more    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,5841,82,353,html ok
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
Resources referenced
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,133,82,pdf/ArtTherapist_regs_Nov2021.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Education Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18770,82,pdf/PAT_Verification_of_Education.pdf ok
Employment History    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,132,82,pdf/AthleticTrainerRegulations.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/TattooBodyPiercingRegs.pdf ok
Change of Location    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Consent Form    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf ok
Inspection Checklist    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf ok
Supervision Agreement    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21946,82,pdf/Community_Health_Worker_regulations.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,135,82,pdf/DietitianRegulations.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Residence Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18771,82,pdf/VerificationOfResidence.pdf ok
Letter of Supervision    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3263,82,pdf/Letter_of_supervision.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21380,82,pdf/Genetic_Counselor_regulations.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/CredentialVerification.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1516,82,pdf/HairBraiderRegulations.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,137,82,pdf/HearingAid_regs.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Licensure Exam    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19227.pdf ok
Supervision Agreement    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19204.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,8212,82,pdf/HemodialysisRegulations.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,140,82,pdf/MRT_Regulations.pdf ok
Verification of Education    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19183.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21379,82,pdf/Music_Therapist_regulations.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/CredentialVerification.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,138,82,pdf/OT-OTA_regs.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Employment History    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf ok
Supervision Agreement    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19268.pdf ok
Verification of Education    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19267.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,141,82,pdf/RespiratoryCareRegulations.pdf ok
Verification of Education    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19184.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Employment History    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf ok
SPEP Agreement    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19002.pdf ok
SPEP Report    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19149.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf ok
Biennial Report    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,21657,82,pdf/SLP%2DA%2DAide%2DBiennial%2DReport.pdf ok
Application    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15495,82,pdf/Telemedicine_application.pdf ok
Minimum Standards    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15494,82,pdf/Telemedicine_Standards.pdf ok
Regulations    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/Tattoo-BP_Regs.pdf ok
Change of Location    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.pdf ok
Credential Verification    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
Consent Form    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf ok
Convention Application    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19212.pdf ok
Inspection Checklist    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf ok
Supervision Agreement    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf ok

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