Contractor Licensing

Functions & Requirements

The Department of Construction Code Enforcement registers licensed contractors in the State of Tennessee and issues local licenses with an approved application and a passing exam administered by Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) and Block and Associates for:

Building licenses
Electrical licenses
Mechanical / gas licenses
Plumbing licenses
Sign licenses

Note: Demolition and house moving contractors are also required to be licensed and bonded. Licenses and bonds are renewed annually.

Additional Resources

File a complaint: Have a complaint about a local contractor? File a complaint with the State of Tennessee Board of Contractor Licensing.
Search for licensed contractors: Visit the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance website to verify the license status of potential contractors.
Tennessee licensing rules: Make sure you know what the rules and regulations of your project are before work begins.