Painter 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: PSI
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Tennessee does not require a statewide license specifically for painters. General contractors on projects over $25,000 must be licensed through the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, but painting is not a separately licensed specialty trade. Local licensing may apply. Verify with state agency.