License detail
State
TN
License Type
General Contractor License
Where to Apply
Board for Licensing Contractors
500 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 110
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-8307
Fax: (615) 532-2868
http://tn.gov/commerce/boards/contractors/index.shtml
Limitations/Applicability
In addition to a license from the Board, you must also register with the Division of fire prevention in the Department of Commerce and Insurance if you do any electrical work which requires inspection. To get application: Department of Commerce and Insurance,
Division of Fire Prevention
Permits and Licenses Section
500 James Robertson Parkway, 3rd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-1322
Fax: (615) 741-1583
http://tn.gov/commerce/sfm/index.shtml
Application/Exam Requirements
Must pass Tennessee business and law exam, and possibly a trade exam. Exams administered by: PSI Exams
3210 East Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267
Fax: (702) 932-2666
http://www.psiexams.com
Fees
$250 application and license fee after passing the exams. License is good for 2 years. $200 for renewals. $44 for The Business and Law exam. Trade exams cost either $44 or $38, depending on the specific trade.