TN· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Tennessee.

The complete Tennessee licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

Tennessee initial licensing

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors issues electrician licenses in Tennessee. Visit the agency site.

Contractor path

~$557 in state board fees

Issued by: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

Experience: 4 yr
Exam: PSI — $57
Application fee: $250
License fee: $250
Insurance: Required — $500,000 min

Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) for projects $500-$25K; full Contractor license for $25K+.

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Apply online

www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractor/applicants---license-renewal.html

Mailing address

TN Board for Licensing Contractors, 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243

Contact

Phone: (615) 741-8307

Sources: www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractor.htmlVerified 2026-05-05

Tennessee reciprocity options

Master: no statewide program · Contractor: exam equivalence from 8 states · Journeyman: no statewide program

Source: www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractor.html · www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractor/applicant-resources.html · www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/commerce/documents/regboards/contractors/forms/ContBLCReciprocationwithTN.pdf · www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/lle/electrical-licensing.htmlVerified 2026-05-05

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