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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Updates

Trade Exam Provider Update

Beginning July 1, 2026, Prov will serve as the Board’s new trade exam provider. Candidates may schedule trade exam appointments through Prov for exams administered on or after July 1.

Candidates who are already scheduled with PSI for an exam date after July 1 may either keep their existing PSI appointment or schedule through Prov instead. PSI will continue administering currently scheduled exams through September.

Contractors’ Surety Bond Option

Beginning 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.

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