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Contractor licenses in Tennessee

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$200-$500

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General Contractor License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Bond required

Electrical Contractor License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Bond required

HVAC Contractor License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Bond required

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Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)

Every 36 months ·$500.00 ·Insurance required

Electrical Contractor License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Division of Fire Prevention

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Insurance required

General Contractor License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

Home Improvement Contractor License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

HVAC Contractor License

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

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