How to get a hvac contractor license in Tennessee
Tennessee hvac 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
- Contractor Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors A contractor’s license is required before contracting, including bidding, offering to engage, or negotiating a price, for projects of $25,000 or more when acting as a prime contractor, certain subcontractor, or constructi…
- A prime contractor is one who bids or contracts directly with the owner.
- Subcontractors must be licensed when contracting directly with a contractor, not the owner, to perform electrical, mechanical,
- Board page: Contractor - TN.gov
Requirements overview
- Tennessee sets experience, education, and exam rules for hvac 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 hvac exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
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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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