Tennessee general contractor continuing education requirements

2 of the 4 Tennessee general contractor license types we track need continuing education: 8 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Tennessee General contractor renewal guide

8 hours of CE

Applies to: Residential Building Contractor and Restricted Residential Contractor

CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Biennial. Renewal option appears in CORE within 90 days of expiration; board asks that renewals be submitted at least 30 days before the expiration date (exact expiration date is printed on each license and is not fixed to a calendar date on the board's pages).
License level: State license
Board: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

8 hours Residential Continuing Education (RCE) per two-year renewal from a Board-approved provider, required for residential classifications (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm)) licensed after Jan 1, 2009 (T.C.A. 62-6-112(g)).

Proof and reporting

Proof attached to online renewal as 'Other-Disclosures and Additional Info'; do not rely on provider to report.

Other details

Qualifying Agent obtains it (only one QA needed if several).

Renew on the official site (615) 741-2241

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (6)

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Tennessee General contractor licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

Commercial / Full Building Contractor
Home Improvement Contractor

How CE fits into the Tennessee renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Tennessee General contractor renewal guide.

Tennessee General contractor CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Tennessee general contractor license need?

Residential Building Contractor and Restricted Residential Contractor: 8 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors before you rely on it.

Who approves Tennessee general contractor CE courses?

8 hours Residential Continuing Education (RCE) per two-year renewal from a Board-approved provider, required for residential classifications (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm)) licensed after Jan 1, 2009 (T.C.A. 62-6-112(g)). Check with Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors before you rely on it.

How do you prove Tennessee general contractor CE hours?

Proof attached to online renewal as 'Other-Disclosures and Additional Info'; do not rely on provider to report. Check with Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors before you rely on it.

When do Tennessee general contractor CE hours have to be done?

Residential Building Contractor and Restricted Residential Contractor: Biennial. Renewal option appears in CORE within 90 days of expiration; board asks that renewals be submitted at least 30 days before the expiration date (exact expiration date is printed on each license and is not fixed to a calendar date on the board's pages). Check with Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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