See"Public Meetings Calendar"for dates. Your fee will be attached to your application and submitted to: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 This limit must cover the total project and it cannot be split into phases of smaller contracts to circumvent the law. (electrical (CE) contractors are exempt from OBTAINING AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE AS AN LLE;CMC and CMC-A Plumbing/mechanical are exempt from the Additional LICENSE AS AN LLP. The Board meets during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. endstream
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<. Tennessee has a trade exam waiver(Reciprocal)agreement with several states, therefore, if you are actively licensed in one of these states, and the type of license you are requesting requires a trade exam, you may be able to obtain a trade exam waiver. STEP 4 - PROOF OF INSURANCE. (Refer to T.C.A. A two-year contractors license in Tennessee will cost a non-refundable $250 fee, with a $200 renewal license. A contractor may obtain a limited residential restricted (BC-A/r) contractor's license, up to $125,000 without passing license exams, by taking a course approved by the Board with one of the following state community colleges listed below. If there is a history of complaints, judgments, convictions, etc., you may be required to appear for an interview. Fulfill your CEU requirements and advance your HVAC career with an HVAC seminar from American Contractors Exam Services 800.955.7277 Tennessee - Tennessee Contractor's License Renewal This includes new, reinstatements, second or additional license requests, and mergers/reorganizations applicants for a new contractor's license to be issued. Examples for trade exams needed for classifications: Be sure to check in the county you plan to work. Corporations and LLC must provide proof of active status with the Secretary of State which is available at: Inactive License Request(See "Retirement"), Insurance Requirements for Licensing(See Contractor and Home Improvement Forms), Bond - Indemnity Form (See "Financial Resources"), Emergency License Request(See "Hardship"), Exam Resources(See "Add Classification" resource above), Guaranty Agreement (See "Financial Resources"), Insurance Requirements (See information provided in Section 1 and 2), Merger (See Section 1 - "Contractor - New License Application"), Ownership Change(See Section 1 - "Contractor - New License Application"), Qualifying Agent (QA) Additions and Changes, Reinstatement from Retirement(See Renewal - Section 2), Workers' Compensation Insurance (see "Insurance"). A contractor may place their active license into retirement, anytime after renewing the license (such as, due to canceling insurance while not working) or prior to the license expiring; If the contractor's license has expired (less than 12 months), they may retire by submitting the renewal and lates fees; plus the retirement fee. Be sure the affidavit is signed and notarized by all applicable individuals (qualifying agent, owner(s), partners, members, main officers and major stockholders). The renewal fee is $200 and each month late is $20. (be sure to include your license number). There is not a required dress code. FEES PAYABLE TO: "STATE OF TENNESSEE" DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR THE FOLLOWING : Renewal Fee $200.00 Retirement Qualifying Agent ( QA) Change Monthly Late Fee * $20.00 License Revision (Class / Limit / Name / Mode ) Change of Ownership * A listing of each project, contract, or subcontract completed by the licensee during the preceding calendar year in North Dakota over the amount . The LOC must be in the same name as on financial statement, and must be in the EXACT format or it will not be acceptable. "Contractors" and "Home Improvement" are the only license applicants requiring Board approval, unless, there have been complaints, felony convictions; or reinstatements of LLE or LLP to waive the exam. 62-6-111(b)(3-4), the CPA/LPA must prepare an Audited or Reviewed financial statement. Working capital is current assets minus current liabilities. Note: If you have been disciplined or convicted of a felony, the Board will not accept. **Roofing subcontractors must be licensed as a contractor, effective January 1, 2014, in addition to performing work currently as a prime, for projects $25,000 or more. *Note: Check with theDepartment of Labor and Workforce Developmentfor other requirements for Elevators and Boilers. Change to Fireworks Registration - Revenue Requirement Fireworks Frequently Asked Questions (2021) endstream
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This is a separate license within the Board. Business & Law(required for all new applicants; does not have to be taken by the same person taking the trade exam)and a trade exam may also be required. Only exact matches will be displayed. Be sure to contact the Board office to apply for achange (name, mode of operation)and obtain a new license before contracting. 0
62-6-124. Obtaining more than five (5) subcategories would require a trade exam. A BC-B or BC is needed to build a water/sewer plants or to get a MU classification. Summary There is not a grace period to perform work while expired. *Highway, Railroad and Airport (HRA)such as: Grading and Drainage (HRA-A); Base and Paving (HRA-B); Bridges and Culverts (HRA-C);**Well Drilling (HRA-E.4). %%EOF
Renewal Applications Approximately 60 days before your license is due to expire, CSLB will send you a renewal application. An interview is not required, unless, there are complaints or felony convictions. Nashville, TN 37243-1150. For businesses that gross more than $3,000 and less than $10,000 annually. Now you can signup online! https://core.tn.gov. A"Trade"exam may also be required, depending on the type of license classification requested (see"Contractor Classifications Outline"). Contact theDepartment of Revenuefor obtaining a local Business tax license for each city or county where you plan to perform work. For an LLP application, call (615) 532-3994 or download from our website at: Contractors, with a CMC-A license are exempt from the LLP requirements, Masonry projects $100,000 or more require the LMC (Licensed Masonry Contractor) exam, In Tennessee, you may check with the Tennessee Board of Accountancy to perform a. What contractor license exams are required? More Board meeting information is available at the"Calendar"on the website. hbbd```b``"WH&) f5A${;X}6l`` zg0;DrH 2 DH8d bl + You may register online with PSI to schedule an exam (they are set up by appointment) and offered in various locations statewide. In order for Contractors to retain renewal rights, they must respond in writing with the required information within 12 months of expiration date or place license in "Retirement". The license does not have to be reinstated the same as it was prior to expiring. Contractors in Tennessee can manage their licenses through the state's CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement) system. However, there is not a grace period under which you may perform any work as a contractor without a license. Construction Manager is required to take the full BC exam. This is an excerpt of the "Classifications Outline" and the following trades do not require a trade exam; based upon equipment and experience, unless, obtaining more than five subcategories under one major classification (or as indicated below): Building Subcategoriessuch as: "Acoustical Treatments" (BC-1;) through "Irrigation" (BC-33;) Full "BC" exam would cover all; BC-A would cover all for residential, only. In order to renew your residential contractor license without issue, you will need to complete your RCE before submitting your license renewal application. 62-6-135). Please include the completed reference with your application. For more clarification to these options or access to the forms needed to complete the renewal, go to:"Renewal-Financial Options". Review their "special accommodations" in their"Candidate Information Bulletin"). Expiration of indemnities occurs at renewal time (no more than 2 years). The mission of the Board for Licensing Contractors is to assure quality and fair construction practices exist in all phases of the industry in order to protect the safety and welfare of the public. Note: Specialty license classifications are for unique types of contracting where there is not a standard classification provided in the Rules. May apply in a new name, mode of operation, different monetary limit or classifications. Telephone: (615) 741-8307 or. Reciprocity is atrade exam waiver, only. This information is available on the"Forms Downloads"section on the web. Home Improvement/Limited Licensed Electricians & Plumbers, Change in Name, Ownership, Mode of Operation, Officers. In order to hold a license with a limit of $150,000, you would need to showworking capitalandnet worthof at least $15,000, as well as experience for this amount. If you are a military-trained applicant, military spouse or military dependent, please notify our office at the time of the application. Every contractor is assigned a monetary limit on their license, as to the size of project they wish to contract or bid. The financial statement portion of the application is not public information and considered confidential (may be released only by a Subpoena with an Order of Protection). In addition, only silent, non-programmable calculators may be used when taking the exam. The Regulatory Licenses currently available include those professions regulated and licensed within the Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards, and the Department of Agriculture, Division of Consumer and Industry Services. Retirement may be on an annual basis; biennial basis; retired with a maximum of seven (7) consecutive years; or as long as the license has an active status, it may be retired anytime by providing the $25.00 retirement fee for each year. 73-50-1. The definition of contractor is found in the statute atT.C.A. WHAT TYPE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS REQUIRED? If there is a change in ownership with the remaining owners of the existing partnership or corporation licensed, you must notify the Board office in writing and supply the financial responsibility (surety bond) for the existing owners within 30 days, and may be required to supply a new license application if it is a change of 25% or more. The Board may require the submission of additional financial information and may also require the financial statement to be audited and attested to by a certified public accountant (CPA). A contractor should apply for a mode change name change if they have changed their operations as approved on their license, by completing the license revision request form(better to do so prior to renewing a license). You may need toDOWNLOAD a free copy of Adobe Readerto view these files. - "OneStop Resource", Duplicate License Certificate - Request Form, FEIN / EIN - Federal Employer Identification Number, Workers' Comp Exemption Registry as Construction Services Provider, Section 2. Alarm systems - Check with the "Alarm Systems Contractors Board" for their license and requirements (these licensees are exempt from a contractor's license, pursuant T.C.A. All the steps to reinstating a contractors license are the same as obtaining a new license, with the exception of the exams. Certificate of Insurance for General Liability; Workers Compensation Information (Certificate of Insurance, or Construction Service Provider exemption, unless claiming the Handyman exemption); and. 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Licensing offers the consumers a mechanism to voice their concerns. *Note: Highway contractors bidding to the Tennessee Department of Transpiration (TDOT) would need to pre-qualify with this department and a license from our Board may not be required. You may also check with the National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC) for local certification locations at 877-457-6482. Cannot use a family member's reference. Generally, current assets include the following: Note: The Board doesnotconsider notes receivables from related parties as a current asset. WARNING:A contractor does not have a grace period to continue to contract once the license expires. Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors 500 James Robertson Pkwy, 1st Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1150 To reinstate a contractors license expired more than 12 months, a contractor must: complete the Contractors License Application; select Reinstatement on page one (1); and list the license ID# of the expired license. Renewals should be submitted to the Board's office30 days prior to the expiration date. For those not responding within 12 months of the expiration date, the renewal form is placed in archives for storage. No annual tax return is required. The person taking the exam will know immediately whether they have passed or failed the exam. (Note: If you have a suffix, such as: Jr., Sr., III, etc., this must be included!). For contractors wanting to take a exam preparation course, the Board requires these providers to be licensed. You may check your expiration date online at:License Search and Verification. In addition, an interview with the Board is required. Example: Expiration date of 10/31/2023; if renewal is received on December 1, 2023, a late fee would be assessed for two (2) months. A deadline date is required due to the timely review process it takes by staff to ensure the file is in correct order and complete to present at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Staff will notify applicants by email or mail to confirm receipt of your application and whether the interview is waived. Pay close attention and select "Reinstatement of Expired License" on Page 1. Parent Company Guarantor - Guaranty Agreement must include a financial statement from the parent company and it is not required to be an audit or review, unless, the subsidiary did not supply the audit or review. These applicants will receive a letter notifying an interview is required. FAQs .