Licensing Agency
Mississippi State Department of Health
License: Child Residential Home (Registration)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
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Registration with MSDH; Operate under auspices of a religious institution (tax-exempt status or property tax exemption); Compliance with Child Residential Notification Act; Not in violation of child abuse/neglect; Certificate of inspection by fire department; Inspection by agency representative; Criminal record, child abuse central registry, and sex offender records checks for operators, employees, and residents; Director and staff members names; Sponsoring organization name and address; Names of all children living at home including personal data; School(s) attended by children; Local health department inspection certificate.
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://msdh.ms.gov/page/resources/569.pdf
Fees & Costs
Initial Registration Fee: $100.00; Registration Renewal Fee: $100.00; Reinstatement Fee: $200.00; Returned Check Fee: $50.00; Late Fee: $25.00; Fingerprinting Fee (Per Fingerprint Card): $50.00.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.