Carpenter License Requirements in Tennessee
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
Tennessee does not require a statewide occupational license for individual carpenters. Contractors performing work above $25,000 must be licensed by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractors.html), but individual carpenters do not hold a separate state license.