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Do you need a contractor license in Tennessee?

A contractor's license is needed before bidding or contracting on projects of $25,000 or more as a prime contractor, certain subcontractors, or construction manager. (source: TN BLC: Contractor license (opens in a new tab))

Check a license on the BLC website (official site, opens in a new tab)

How: Use the state Verify a License search and check the license is active and its classification and monetary limit fit your job. (source: Tennessee Verify a License (opens in a new tab), source: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (opens in a new tab))

Checked against official Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors sources. See sources.

When do you need a license?

$25,000 or more for a job means a license is needed.

A contractor's license is needed before bidding or contracting on projects of $25,000 or more as a prime contractor, certain subcontractors, or construction manager. (source: TN BLC: Contractor license (opens in a new tab))

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