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Tennessee Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours
License is issued for 2 years.1 BC-A and BC-A/r (residential) contractors complete 8 hours of continuing education at every 2-year renewal.1
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When does a Tennessee contractor license expire?
License is issued for 2 years. Renewal opens in CORE 90 days before expiry; file at least 30 days before; 12-month grace with $20 per month late fee; after 12 months expired, reapply. Renewal needs a balance sheet (compiled statement if over $1.5 million), certificate of insurance, workers' comp proof and Secretary of State status.1
How many continuing education hours does Tennessee require?
BC-A and BC-A/r (residential) contractors complete 8 hours of continuing education at every 2-year renewal; no CE stated for other classifications.1
How much is the Tennessee renewal fee?
Renewal $200.2
Sources
- TN Board for Licensing Contractors (Commerce & Insurance): renewal (tn.gov, 2026-10-27)
- TN Board for Licensing Contractors (Commerce & Insurance): fees (tn.gov, 2026-10-27)