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Tennessee · General Contractors · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Tennessee General Contractor License

Tennessee general contractors must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Tennessee general contractors holding a license in one of these classes: Residential (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm)), BC-A and BC-A/r, Continuing education. Requirements are set by Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

When to renew

Tennessee general contractors licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (TN GC: biennial, expires last day of original issue month (tn.gov) - per-licensee)

The continuing education Tennessee requires

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors requires 8 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Tennessee sets general contractors requirements by license class (Residential (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm)), BC-A and BC-A/r, Continuing education). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors requires 8 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Tennessee general contractors course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Tennessee, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

Online courses for Tennessee general contractors

Tennessee general contractor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Tennessee general contractors need?
Tennessee general contractors must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.
Which license classes does the Tennessee general contractors CE requirement apply to?
The 8 hours requirement applies to: Residential (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm)), BC-A and BC-A/r, Continuing education.
Can Tennessee general contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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