Tennessee general contractor license renewal
Tennessee contractor license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Renewal, Reinstatement, & Other Resources # Renewal, Reinstatement, & Other Resources Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors Renewal You will see the option to renew in your CORE account once you are within ninety (90) days of your expiration date.
- Renewals should be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date to avoid working on an expired license.
- ### Contractor The grace period for renewal is 12 months.
- A $20/month late fee will be applied if renewed within the g
- Board page: Renewal, Reinstatement, & Other Resources - TN.gov
Cycle
- Tennessee sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for general contractor credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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