How to get a master electrician license in Tennessee
Tennessee master 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
- Exam Information # Exam Information Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors Beginning July 1, 2026, Prov will begin administering the exams for the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.
- Contractor applicants are required to take the Tennessee “Business and Law” exam, and a trade exam is required for certain license classifications.
- Exams are typically valid for two (2) years by the Board.
- Applicants who are already scheduled with PSI for an exam date after July 1 may either keep their
- Board page: Exam Information - TN.gov
Requirements overview
- Tennessee sets experience, education, and exam rules for master 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
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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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