How to get a alarm / low-voltage contractor license in Tennessee
Tennessee alarm / low-voltage contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- How to Get a Alarm Systems Contractor License # How to Get a License Alarm Systems Contractors For details on obtaining a professional license, refer to the list of specific licenses below.
- Alarm Systems Contractor An alarm systems contractor refers to any person, firm, association, or corporation that sells or attempts to sell, installs, services, or monitors alarm systems, signal devices, fire alarms, burglar alarms, television cameras, or still cameras used t…
- Board page: How to Get a Alarm Systems Contractor License - TN.gov
Requirements overview
- Tennessee sets experience, education, and exam rules for alarm / low-voltage contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Tennessee low-voltage exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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