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Online license renewal for architects will begin on October 1, 2025. Click here for renewal FAQs.

Online license renewal for landscape architects will begin on October 1, 2025.  Click here for renewal FAQs.

Online certificate renewal for certified interior designers will begin on November 1, 2025.  Click here for renewal FAQs.

To renew your license or certificate, please scroll down the home page and select "Online Services."

Notice to Architect Applicants: If you are offering or proposing architectural services prior to licensure, please review the requirements for solicitation prior to licensure in Rule 2.7. Individuals meeting the conditions of Rule 2.7 are prohibited from rendering additional architectural services beyond the offer or proposal until the individual has an active license.

Interior Designer Applications & Instructions

​​​​​Select the appropriate application type for further instructions and applications.

Certification is Required for Use of the Title

Mississippi has a title act restricting use of the title "Certified Interior Designer".  In order to use this title, one must be certified by the Board. 

To obtain certification, an applicant must meet the requirements of Section 73-73-7, 73-73-9, or 73-73-11 of state law, as well as the requirements outlined in Chapter 2 of the Rules and Regulations

​Pursuant to the provisions of the Military Family Freedom Act and the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act, Mississippi shall recognize occupational licenses obtained from other states.