Mississippi Bureau of EMS
Quick Answer
No. Mississippi does not require out-of-state EMTs or paramedics to retake a cognitive exam — an active NREMT certification is accepted for reciprocity through Mississippi Bureau of EMS. The state application fee is $40, and processing typically takes 4–6 Weeks.
How to transfer in 3 steps:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $40 |
| Background Check Mandate | Required — Mississippi background check (per MSDH) |
| NREMT Status Requirement | Accepted — NREMT satisfies the competency requirement |
| Average Processing Time | 4–6 Weeks |
Classification
Direct ReciprocityApplication Fee
$40
Background Check
Varies
Est. Total Cost
Varies
Background check vendor: Mississippi background check (per MSDH). Protocol exam: None — NREMT accepted.
Mississippi charges its standard $40 certification fee at the EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic levels. The $25 line in its fee table is what the state charges to complete a verification form for a provider getting certified in another state — not a transfer-in fee.
NREMT does not charge to release your certification to a state EMS board. Where the destination state requires verification of your existing state license, the state that issued that license sets its own verification fee.
This is a fingerprint-based criminal history check. Results are transmitted directly to the state EMS bureau, so you cannot forward them yourself — register with the approved vendor under Mississippi’s service code.
Your existing CE hours generally transfer, but they must meet Mississippi's requirement at your certification level. Confirm any state-specific modules before you submit.
Hold current NREMT certification
Mississippi requires a copy of your National Registry certification with the application.
Complete the Mississippi EMS Certification application (Form AP07)
Mississippi uses a specific paper form, the Application for Mississippi EMS Certification (AP07), for certification and re-certification.
Pay the $40.00 certification fee
Mississippi charges its standard $40 certification fee at every level. The $25 line in Mississippi's fee table pays for a different service — the state completing a verification form for a provider getting certified elsewhere.
Submit supporting documentation
Include your NREMT copy and any additional documents the Mississippi State Department of Health requires.
Await certification issuance
Track your application with MSDH EMS.
Active NREMT Certification
Authorize NREMT to release your verification to Mississippi Bureau of EMS. NREMT does not charge for this release.
Current State License Verification
An official verification form from your home state EMS bureau confirming your license is active and in good standing.
Fingerprint Background Check
Mississippi background check (per MSDH) — required for all reciprocity applicants.
Continuing Education Hours
24 CE hours at the EMT-Basic level (more for AEMT/Paramedic). Confirm any Mississippi-specific modules such as trauma or pediatric hours.
Completed State Application
Submit the Mississippi Bureau of EMS reciprocity application and confirm the current fee directly with the office.
Government-Issued ID
A valid driver's license or passport for identity verification.
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Requirements, fees, and timelines are estimates for planning. Always confirm directly with Mississippi Bureau of EMS before applying.
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