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How much experience do you need in Tennessee?
No experience requirement appears in the Board's LLP rules, which list only an application, fees and the exam3
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Tennessee plumber exam like?
LLP exam: 40 questions, 73% (29 items) to pass, 135 minutes. Prov (the Board's exam provider since July 1, 2026); PSI for exams already scheduled through September 2026. 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: you bring your own copy of the code book.12
How much does the plumber license cost?
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors lists these fees.3
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Llp initial license | $75 |
| Llp renewal | $50 |
| Llp application fee | $50 |
| Llp exam psi | $53 |
| Llp late fee per month | $10 |
How do you renew it?
2 years (expires the last day of the month of issue).3 Continuing education: none required for LLP renewal; the Board's renewal page lists continuing education only for BC-A and BC-A/r contractors.4
License levels in Tennessee
Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP, state license, projects under $25,000); Mechanical Contractor, plumbing and gas piping (CMC-A, trade exam, Board pre-approval needed); journeyman and master licenses are local.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors's site.
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Sources
- Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors: exam (test-takers.psiexams.com, 2026-10-27)
- Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors: exam provider (tn.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors: experience (publications.tnsosfiles.com, 2026-10-27)
- Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors: continuing education (tn.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors: licensing (tn.gov, 2026-10-27)