Mississippi RT Registration Renewal — Biennial CE & Fees

Mississippi Radiologic Technologist registrations renew biennially, after the initial registration phase, on a registration year that runs September 1 through August 31 — not a birth-month or personal-anniversary system. See the At-a-Glance table above for the current fee, CE requirements, and what happens if you let it lapse.

What You Need to Know About Mississippi RT Registration Renewal

Mississippi doesn’t use the “grace period” framing that many states do. Instead, if you don’t file your renewal within the renewal period, your registration is simply treated as lapsed. The regulation then gives MSDH discretion to reinstate it — not a guarantee — if you apply for reinstatement within 2 years of the end of the renewal period, paying both the standard renewal fee and a separate $200 reinstatement fee. MSDH mails renewal notices at least 60 days before your renewal date to the last email address on file, so keeping your contact information current matters more here than in states with a personal grace-period buffer.

If you fall short on continuing education rather than missing the deadline entirely, Mississippi’s approach is notably more forgiving than an outright lapse: you’re issued a probationary registration for one term, with any missing hours from the prior period credited first before your current-term hours count. You can’t have two consecutive probationary terms, though — falling short two renewal periods in a row results in revocation rather than a second probation.

CE Requirements for Mississippi RT Registration Renewal

Registrants must accrue 24 clock hours of continuing education during each biennial registration term. If you’re renewing for the first time mid-term as a newly registered technologist, your hours are prorated rather than the full 24 — MSDH sends written notice of your specific required hours at the time of registration.

How CE is documented:

• Approval standard: All continuing education hours must be approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Reporting: If requested, it’s the registrant’s responsibility to submit written evidence — satisfactory in form and content to MSDH — proving the CE requirement was met, at the time of renewal.
• Shortfall consequences: Falling short results in a probationary registration for one term. Delinquent hours from the prior period are credited first, then hours are applied to the current term. No two consecutive terms can be probationary for CE shortfall — a second consecutive shortfall results in revocation.

Note: A specific list of ARRT-approved CE categories, topic requirements, or self-study/online hour limits was not identified in the current regulation text beyond the general “ARRT-approved” standard. If a significant portion of your CE plan depends on a specific course type, confirm directly with MSDH or ARRT before relying on it.

How to Renew Your Mississippi RT Registration

1. Watch for your renewal notice — MSDH mails it at least 60 days before your renewal date, to the last email address on file
2. Complete the online renewal form
3. Submit proof of your 24 hours of continuing education if requested
4. Pay the $50 renewal fee by certified check, cashier’s check, or money order (fees are non-refundable) before the end of the renewal period

If you miss the renewal period entirely, your registration lapses. MSDH may, at its discretion, reinstate a lapsed registration if you apply within 2 years of the end of the renewal period — you’ll pay the standard renewal fee plus a $200 reinstatement fee. The regulation doesn’t specify what happens if reinstatement isn’t requested within that 2-year window; if your registration has been lapsed longer than that, confirm directly with MSDH what’s required.

Practical Notes for Mississippi Registration Renewal

• Keep your email address current with MSDH. Since renewal notices go to “the last email address registered with the board,” an outdated email means you could miss your 60-day advance notice entirely.
• A CE shortfall isn’t the end of the world — but don’t let it happen twice in a row. One term of probationary registration is recoverable. A second consecutive shortfall results in revocation, not another probation period.
• Mark September 1–August 31 as your registration year, not your personal anniversary. Unlike birth-month-based systems, Mississippi’s cycle is tied to this fixed annual window, which affects how CE hours and renewal timing line up.
• If your registration lapses, act within 2 years. Reinstatement is at MSDH’s discretion even within that window — it’s not automatic — so don’t leave it until the last minute.

Relevant Statutes

• Regulations Governing Registration of Medical Radiation Technologists — Mississippi Administrative Code Title 15, Part 19, Subpart 60, Chapter 7, Subchapter 4 (Renewal) and Subchapter 5 (Continuing Education)
• Miss. Code Ann. § 41-58-1 et seq. — legal authority for the regulation

Related Pages

• Mississippi Radiologic Technologist Initial Registration — Requirements and Application
• Radiologic Technologist Licensing by State — Complete Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to renew my Mississippi RT registration?

Biennially, after your initial registration phase. The registration year runs September 1 through August 31. Source: MSDH Regulations Governing Registration of Medical Radiation Technologists, Rule 7.4.1

How many CE hours are required to renew a Mississippi RT registration?

24 clock hours per biennial registration term, approved by ARRT. First-time renewals mid-term use a prorated hour count instead of the full 24. Source: MSDH Regulations Governing Registration of Medical Radiation Technologists, Rule 7.5.1

Is there a grace period if I miss my Mississippi renewal deadline?

Not in the traditional sense. Missing the renewal period means your registration lapses, but MSDH may reinstate it at its discretion if you apply within 2 years of the end of the renewal period, paying the renewal fee plus a $200 reinstatement fee. Source: MSDH Regulations Governing Registration of Medical Radiation Technologists, Rule 7.4.3

What is the renewal fee for a Mississippi RT registration?

$50, non-refundable, payable by certified check, cashier’s check, or money order. Source: MSDH Regulations Governing Registration of Medical Radiation Technologists, Rule 7.9.2

What happens if I fall short on CE hours instead of missing the deadline entirely?

You’re issued a probationary registration for one term rather than an immediate lapse. Missing hours from the prior period are credited first, then applied to your current term. A second consecutive shortfall results in revocation rather than another probationary term. Source: MSDH Regulations Governing Registration of Medical Radiation Technologists, Rule 7.5.3

Who do I contact with questions about Mississippi RT registration renewal?

MSDH’s Office of Licensure, Professional Licensure Division, can be reached at (601) 364-7360 or by email at MSDHProfLicensure@msdh.ms.gov. Source: MSDH Regulations Governing Registration of Medical Radiation Technologists