Can a Mississippi Residential Builders License be transferred to another person?

In Mississippi, a Residential Builders License is issued to a specific individual or entity and is not transferable to another person. This is fundamentally due to the nature of licensing, which is based on the qualifications, experience, and integrity of the individual who obtained the license. The licensing body requires builders to undergo a specific vetting process that includes assessments of their skills and knowledge, which cannot be applied to someone else simply through a transfer of the license.

Allowing licenses to be transferred could lead to misrepresentation of qualifications and professional standards, which could ultimately jeopardize public safety and trust in the construction industry. This non-transferability ensures that the builder's competency remains with the individual who has been licensed, maintaining accountability and responsibility in the field.

The options suggesting that a license could be transferred under certain conditions, such as with special permission or to a relative, do not align with the established regulations governing builder licensing in Mississippi. This reinforces the integrity of the license and the builders who hold it.