What electrician license levels does Tennessee have?

The levels are Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE, projects under $25,000), Electrical Contractor ('CE' classification, $25,000 and above, under the contractor license).

How do you get licensed as an electrician in Tennessee?

LLE: valid photo ID and SSN, pass the electrical trade exam, submit the online LLE application ($50). Work at or above $25,000 requires the full contractor license with the electrical (CE) classification (which adds financial statement and business/law exam requirements).

Does Tennessee have electrician license reciprocity?

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How to get an electrician license in Tennessee

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Tennessee's official board.

Exam administrator correction: exams are administered by Prov effective July 1, 2026 (previously PSI; PSI continued already-scheduled exams through September 2026). LLEs may not advertise as 'contractor.'

Issuing authority: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (Dept. of Commerce & Insurance). Official page: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractors/license/get/lle.html

License levels in Tennessee

Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE, projects under $25,000)
Electrical Contractor ('CE' classification, $25,000 and above, under the contractor license)

Tennessee electrician licensing at a glance

Requirements	LLE: valid photo ID and SSN, pass the electrical trade exam, submit the online LLE application ($50). Work at or above $25,000 requires the full contractor license with the electrical (CE) classification (which adds financial statement and business/law exam requirements).
Reciprocity	Not detailed on the fetched page.
Renewal	LLE renews every 2 years ($80; $30 late penalty); no continuing education required for the LLE.
Notes	Exam administrator correction: exams are administered by Prov effective July 1, 2026 (previously PSI; PSI continued already-scheduled exams through September 2026). LLEs may not advertise as 'contractor.'

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Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Tennessee?: Exam administrator correction: exams are administered by Prov effective July 1, 2026 (previously PSI; PSI continued already-scheduled exams through September 2026). LLEs may not advertise as 'contractor.'
What electrician license levels does Tennessee have?: The levels are Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE, projects under $25,000), Electrical Contractor ('CE' classification, $25,000 and above, under the contractor license).
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Tennessee?: LLE: valid photo ID and SSN, pass the electrical trade exam, submit the online LLE application ($50). Work at or above $25,000 requires the full contractor license with the electrical (CE) classification (which adds financial statement and business/law exam requirements).
Does Tennessee have electrician license reciprocity?: Not detailed on the fetched page.

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How to get an electrician license in Tennessee

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