Electrician License Requirements in Tennessee
License Not RequiredLast verified March 9, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: PSI
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Limited Licensed ElectricianElectrical Contractor
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Tennessee does not use a single statewide journeyman electrician license for ordinary practice. The state instead uses the Board for Licensing Contractors to regulate electrical contractors on projects of $25,000 or more and also offers the Limited Licensed Electrician credential for work in many counties on projects below that threshold. Verified against Tennessee contractor licensing materials on 2026-03-09.