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.

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Rules for financial statement requirements were updated as of November 18, 2025. See Rule 0680-01-.32 for additional information.