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Tennessee General contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

General contractor

State license · Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $20 per month late renewal penalty, up to 12 months (on top of about $200 renewal).
Grace period: 12 months after expiration to renew late; contracting while expired is not permitted.
Insurance: General liability insurance is required based on the monetary limit: at least $100,000 for limits up to $500,000, at least $500,000 for limits of $500,001 to $1,500,000, and at least $1,000,000 for limits above $1,500,000 (Rule 0680-06-.02). Workers' compensation coverage or an exemption registration is also required. Renewal also needs a financial statement (CPA-compiled if the limit is above $1.5 million, a self-prepared balance sheet if below) and, for corporations and LLCs, proof of active status with the Secretary of State. From July 1, 2026 a Board-approved Contractors' Surety Bond of at least 50% of the requested monetary limit may be used instead of a CPA-reviewed or audited financial statement.
Official link: https://access.cloud.commerce.tn.gov/portal/public
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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State license · Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

Deadline: A renewed license expires two years from the date the previous license expired (Rule 0680-07-.09). The renewal option appears in CORE within 90 days of expiration; renew at least 30 days early.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $10 per month late renewal penalty, up to 3 months.
Grace period: 3 months after expiration with a $10 per month late fee. No renewal is accepted more than 90 days after expiration (Rule 0680-07-.09).
Insurance: General liability of at least $100,000 (Rule 0680-06-.02) and workers' compensation or an exemption registration. Surety bond of $10,000 (or a cash or property bond or irrevocable letter of credit), with any bond updates submitted at renewal. Corporations and LLCs must show active Secretary of State status.
Official link: https://access.cloud.commerce.tn.gov/portal/public
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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State license · Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $20 per month late renewal penalty, up to 12 months (on top of about $200 renewal).
Grace period: 12 months after expiration to renew late; contracting while expired is not permitted.
Insurance: General liability insurance is required based on the monetary limit: at least $100,000 for limits up to $500,000, at least $500,000 for limits of $500,001 to $1,500,000, and at least $1,000,000 for limits above $1,500,000 (Rule 0680-06-.02). Workers' compensation coverage or an exemption registration is also required. Renewal also needs a financial statement (CPA-compiled if the limit is above $1.5 million, a self-prepared balance sheet if below) and, for corporations and LLCs, proof of active status with the Secretary of State. From July 1, 2026 a Board-approved Contractors' Surety Bond of at least 50% of the requested monetary limit may be used instead of a CPA-reviewed or audited financial statement.
Official link: https://access.cloud.commerce.tn.gov/portal/public
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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State license · Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $20 per month late renewal penalty, up to 12 months (on top of about $200 renewal).
Grace period: 12 months after expiration to renew late; contracting while expired is not permitted.
Insurance: General liability insurance is required based on the monetary limit: at least $100,000 for limits up to $500,000, at least $500,000 for limits of $500,001 to $1,500,000, and at least $1,000,000 for limits above $1,500,000 (Rule 0680-06-.02). Workers' compensation coverage or an exemption registration is also required. Renewal also needs a financial statement (CPA-compiled if the limit is above $1.5 million, a self-prepared balance sheet if below) and, for corporations and LLCs, proof of active status with the Secretary of State. From July 1, 2026 a Board-approved Contractors' Surety Bond of at least 50% of the requested monetary limit may be used instead of a CPA-reviewed or audited financial statement.
Official link: https://access.cloud.commerce.tn.gov/portal/public
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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