Contractor licenses in Tennessee
Start with the page that matches your trade or classification, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every year, every 3 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $200-$500
- Continuing education
- 8 hours per cycle
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General Contractor License
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)
Electrical Contractor License
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)
HVAC Contractor License
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor License | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) | 3 years | $500.00 | None |
| Electrical Contractor License Insurance required | Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC) | 2 years | $200.00 | 8 hours |
| Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Insurance required | Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office (TDCI Division of Fire Prevention) | 1 year | $200.00 | None |
| General Contractor License Bond and Insurance required | Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC) | 2 years | $200.00 | None |
| Home Improvement Contractor License Bond and Insurance required | Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC) | 2 years | $200.00 | None |
| HVAC Contractor License Bond and Insurance required | Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBLC) | 2 years | $200.00 | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Tennessee
When Tennessee contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
7 license pages, including Electrical Contractor License, General Contractor License, HVAC Contractor License.
Every year
1 license page, including Fire Sprinkler Contractor License.
Every 3 years
1 license page, including Asbestos Abatement Contractor License.
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