How to get a journeyman electrician license in Tennessee
Tennessee journeyman electrician 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
- Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) # Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors The Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license is only required by electricians performing work in a municipality utilizing the Division of Fire Prevention for …
- Always first check with your local government to see if they accept the LLE license or if they have a local licensing requirement for permits and inspec
- Board page: Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) - TN.gov
Requirements overview
- Tennessee sets experience, education, and exam rules for journeyman electrician 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 electrical 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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