Tennessee Contractor License Reciprocity
Tennessee has reciprocity agreements with 9 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Tennessee license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Tennessee License
Trade exam waiver for comparable classification. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. License must be held 1+ year with no disciplinary actions. 30-day processing.
Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Tennessee contractors must have held a valid license for at least 3 years. Must complete reciprocal application form and pay standard fees.
Electrical contractor reciprocity available; trade exam waiver with license verification form
Formal reciprocity agreement. LSLBC accepts equivalent Tennessee exam scores. Must still meet Louisiana financial, insurance, and application requirements.
Exam waiver; must pass NC Business & Law exam
Trade/technical exam waiver for qualifying license holders. Must still pass SC Business Management & Law exam.
Reciprocity for Electrical, General Building, HVAC, Multi-Family, Plumbing, Residential, and Sprinkler/Fire Protection classifications. Must pass WV Business and Law exam. Must meet financial and insurance requirements and provide official license verification from Tennessee.
States Whose Licenses Tennessee Accepts
Trade exam waiver for General, Electrical, Residential, HVAC. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver for Commercial Building only. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver for Commercial and Electrical. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver for Residential, Commercial, Electrical. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver for General. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
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