TN Board for Licensing Contractors
General Contractors, Home Improvement Contractors, Limited Licensed Electricians (LLE), & Limited Licensed Plumbers (LLP)Purpose
The Board for Licensing Contractors was established in 1931 to regulate contractors in the State of Tennessee. The current requirements for the licensure of contractors, home improvement contractors, limited licensed electricians, and limited licensed plumbers can be found in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 6.
Mission
The mission of the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors is to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of contractors, home improvement contractors, limited licensed electricians, and limited licensed plumbers.
Updates
License Certificates No Longer Mailed
As of September 17, 2026, the Department is no longer mailing physical license certificates for any license issued by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. This includes all contractor licenses, home improvement contractor licenses, limited licensed plumber (LLP) licenses, and limited licensed electrician (LLE) licenses.
Licensees may access and print a copy of their license within CORE.
Trade Exam Provider Update
As of July 1, 2026, Prov serves as the Board’s new trade exam provider.
Contractors’ Surety Bond Option
As of July 1, 2026, contractors may use the Board’s new Contractors’ Surety Bond option as an alternative to submitting a CPA-reviewed or CPA-audited financial statement. The surety bond must be in an amount equal to at least 50% of the monetary limit requested. Applicants and licensees choosing this option must submit the Board-approved Contractors’ Surety Bond form.