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Tennessee Electrician Licensing

Tennessee licenses electricians across 2 tiers. Compare CE hours, renewal fees and bond requirements below, then open the tier that matches you. Updated for 2026.

At a glance TN · NEC
License tiers
2
Max CE / cycle
0 ✓
Renewal cycle
2 yrs
Bond
None ✓

Source: TN LLE Board · compiled 2026-05-23

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Compare the 2 Tennessee electrician license tiers

CE, fees and bond rise with the tier. Open the one that matches where you are.

Limited Licensed Electrician

limited

Limited-scope work

CE
None ✓
Fee
$50
Bond
None ✓
Full requirements

Electrical Contractor (CE)

contractor

For running your own business (contractor license)

CE
None ✓
Fee
$250
Bond
None ✓
Full requirements
Getting started
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CE courses in Tennessee

Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Tennessee license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

Affiliate disclosure: the links below are affiliate links and may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Our editor's pick is the provider with the largest approved catalog for your state; the rest are alphabetical.

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Tennessee electrician licensing FAQ

How many electrician license types does Tennessee issue?
Tennessee issues 2 electrician license types: Limited Licensed Electrician, Electrical Contractor (CE).
Does Tennessee require continuing education for electricians?
Tennessee has no confirmed continuing-education requirement for electrician licenses at the tiers we track (or it is 0 hours). Confirm with the licensing board.
Do Tennessee electrician licenses require a bond?
No state license bond is required for electrician licenses in Tennessee at the tiers we track. Local permits may still require one.
Which NEC edition does Tennessee enforce?
Tennessee currently enforces the 2020 NEC for electrician work.

Official source

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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