Licensing & Regulations

The Department of Commerce and Insurance is committed to providing Tennesseans with the best business experience. Our goal is to serve consumers by providing fair and efficient oversight of regulated industries, as well as to promote the success of individuals and small businesses through fair marketplaces, public safety, and consumer responsibility. We strive to empower professionals to make solid choices to ensure successful business practices in the state of Tennessee.

The Department of Commerce and Insurance is responsible for licensing and regulating several hundred thousand Tennesseans in their professions and businesses. We work diligently to make sure our professionals are held to a certain standard when providing services to you and your family.
 

Verify Public Search: Use this public tool to look up a professional license, credential, or registration for an individual or business. You can check license status, view expiration dates, and see any public disciplinary actions. Search results are updated daily to provide accurate, up-to-date information that helps consumers make informed decisions.

OneStop: Find detailed licensure requirements for Fire Prevention/SFMO and Insurance. 

Regulatory Board Licensure Requirements

CORE Dashboard: To apply for a license, start by creating a CORE account. To renew, reinstate, or manage your license or credential, log in to your CORE account.

Change of Address: How to change a licensee's address can be found here for all license types.