Tennessee Roofing license renewal checklist

Roofing Contractor (BC-21 specialty) (BC-21)

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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