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Tennessee contractor examWho gives it, fees, retakes

Tennessee's contractor license needs a passing exam score, given by PSI and Prov.

What is on the Tennessee contractor exam?

Who gives it: PSI, Prov¹
The exam: Tennessee Business and Law exam for all new applicants plus a trade exam for certain classifications; open-book; scores usually valid 2 years. Prov runs the exams from July 1, 2026 (PSI finished already-booked sittings through September 2026).¹
Prep: Exception: BC-A/r restricted residential (limit under $125,000) can take an approved community-college course instead of the exams.¹

Exam fee and retake rules: check with TN Board for Licensing Contractors (Commerce & Insurance).

Journeyman and master exams in Tennessee

Electrician

Who gives it: Prov (the Board's exam provider since July 1, 2026); PSI for exams already scheduled through September 2026¹
Code book: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2017 (PSI LLE bulletin revised 2/5/2026)
Open book: Yes
Exam fee: $53

Hours and license steps

Plumber

Who gives it: Prov (the Board's exam provider since July 1, 2026); PSI for exams already scheduled through September 2026¹
Code book: International Plumbing Code 2012 or 2021 and International Fuel Gas Code 2012 or 2021; 2021 editions only from 6/15/2026 (PSI LLP bulletin)
Open book: Yes
Exam fee: $53

Hours and license steps

How do you book the exam?

Apply to the TN Board for Licensing Contractors (Commerce & Insurance) first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company (PSI and Prov). TN Board for Licensing Contractors (Commerce & Insurance)

Sources

TN Board for Licensing Contractors (Commerce & Insurance): exam (tn.gov, 2026-10-27)