Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure has moved. Effective April 15, 2026 our new location is 805 S. Wheatley Street, Suite 600, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Every patient. For every provider. For every Mississippian.

Home Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure For Every Patient. For Every Provider. For Every Mississippian.
Toggle Navigation Icon

Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) Permit Application

Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) Permit Application

For applicants seeking a Limited X-Ray Machine Operator permit. LXMO permittees apply ionizing radiation in a physician’s office, radiology clinic, or licensed hospital under the specific direction of a licensed practitioner.

At a glance: An LXMO is a permit, not a license. LXMO permittees may not perform fluoroscopy, contrast studies, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy studies, or mammography.

Fee: $50.00, payable at completion of the application. View full fee schedule.

Permit validity: Valid until the second occurrence of June 30 after the permit is issued. If issued after April 1, valid until the third occurrence of June 30.

Renewal: Biennial. 12 hours of Board-approved continuing education required per renewal period (6 hours must be in radiation protection).

Important rules before you start

Education requirement. Applicants for a Limited X-Ray Operator permit must submit the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Application and submit proof of completion of 12 hours of Board-approved education in radiologic technology, with 6 of those hours specifically in radiation protection.

Permit validity. The cost of license application is $50, which may be tendered at the completion of the application. The permit is valid until the second occurrence of June 30 after the permit is issued. However, if the permit is issued after April 1, it is valid until the third occurrence of June 30 after the permit is issued.

Not for chiropractor or dental office employees. If you are employed by a chiropractor or dental office, do NOT submit an application to MSBML. Contact the Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners or the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for information on licensing. A refund will not be issued for applications submitted in error.

Application Progress. Once an application has been submitted, the application progress may be reviewed via the applicant’s Licensure Gateway. Applicants can use MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System) to log in and access progress updates.

Refund Policy. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

Questions. Questions regarding applications may be directed to the licensing professional at mboard@msbml.ms.gov. Email subject line must be in this format to ensure a smoother process: License Type + Applicant’s Full Name.

Items Submitted by the Applicant

Submit these items either during the application process or after the application has been submitted for processing.

PDFLXMO Application InstructionsReference · Print and use as a checklist
AMississippi Board of Nursing License or Certificate NumberIf you hold a current certificate or license with the Mississippi Board of Nursing, submit your number during the application process. This information is requested from the applicant during the application process.
BEvidence of Continuing Education12 hours of Board-approved continuing education, with 6 hours focused on radiation protection and safety. Evidence of continuing education must be uploaded to the Licensure Gateway System after the application and payment is submitted.

How to Apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Confirm you are not employed by a chiropractor or dental office. Confirm you have completed (or will complete) 12 hours of Board-approved education with 6 hours in radiation protection.

  2. Register in MELS

    Create a username and password in MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

  3. Complete and submit the online application

    Provide your nursing license number (if applicable), employment information, and Supervising Practitioner details.

  4. Pay the $50.00 application fee

    Fee is tendered at completion of the application.

  5. Upload evidence of continuing education

    Upload your CE certificates after the application and payment are submitted.

Continuing Education Resources

The following resources are available to help LXMO applicants meet the 12-hour continuing education requirement (6 hours must be in radiation protection):

PDFBuild-a-Tech Registration Form (PDF)Registration form for the Build-a-Tech CE programWEBOnline CE Courses at limitedxrayce.comOnline continuing education courses for Mississippi LXMO permitteesWEBClassroom CE Courses through MSRTMississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists in-person CE offerings

Fee

$50.00, payable at completion of the application. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

For the full breakdown of all MSBML licensing fees, see the Fee Schedule.

Questions?

Email mboard@msbml.ms.gov. Subject line: License Type + Applicant’s Full Name. By phone: 601.987.3079.

Ready to apply?

Have your forms ready, then start your application in MELS.

← Back to Apply

Mississippi Administrative Code: For complete rules governing this license type, see Mississippi Administrative Code, Part 2621 (LXMO rules) on our Laws, Code & Policies page.