Renewal, Reinstatement, & Other Resources

Alarm System Contractor

The grace period for your license is 90 days. You are charged a late fee of 10% of the renewal fee for each month late within the grace period.

I. Renewal Application (CORE)

II. Statement of Affiliates

a. This is a statement of the designated qualifying agent or chief executive officer, which identifies the number of registrations being renewed, as well as a list containing the name and registration number for each registered employee.

III. Fee, $100

Qualifying Agent

The grace period for your license is 90 days. You are charged a late fee of 10% of the renewal fee for each month late within the grace period.

I. Renewal Application (CORE)

II. 16 hours of Continuing Education

III. Fees

a. Single Classification: $100

b. Multiple Classifications: $200

Registered Employee

Your company is required to renew for the registered employee.

The grace period for your license is 90 days. You are charged a late fee of 10% of the renewal fee for each month late within the grace period.

Failure to complete renewal requirements prior to expiration will result in late fees being assessed. Those who do not complete their renewal within ninety (90) days of the expiration date will be required to reinstate their license or registration, including completion of all initial registration and/or licensing requirements.

Reinstatements are completed online through your CORE account.
 

Notice of Termination

Employee terminations must be completed by the Qualifying Agent online through their CORE account. Alternatively, the Qualifying Agent can mail in a Notice of Termination and/or Transfer form. This form can be found on the Forms and Downloads page.

TN Department of Commerce and Insurance
Attn: Alarm Systems Contractors
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243

Notice of Transfer

Transfer applications are completed online through your CORE account. A 1x1 color passport-style photo must be uploaded with the application.

Alarm System Contractor

This can be completed online through your CORE account. The fee associated with this transaction is $100 per added classification. The Qualifying Agent or Designated Qualifying Agent must also have the same classification(s).

Qualifying Agent

This can be completed online through your CORE account. The fee associated with this transaction is $100 per added classification. You must include a PSI passing exam score of 70% or higher, an education certificate, a list of installs (minimum of 5 per classification), and a color passport-style photo.

Change in Ownership

If only the ownership is changing and everything else remains the same (name, mode of operation, etc.), you must send a written statement and legal documents showing the change via email to Alarm.Systems.Contractors@tn.gov.

Change in Mode of Operation

If the corporate structure changes (mode of operation), you will have to reapply, and the Qualifying Agent (“QA”) must also transfer their license at the same time. Once the new license has been issued and the QA is transferred, all Registered Employees must be transferred.

Change in Name

If the corporate structure does not change, but the name does, you must retain the same control number with the Secretary of State. If the control number changes with the name change, you must reapply.
 

There are currently no provisions for license retirement. A Qualifying Agent may place their license in an inactive status, but they will still need to renew their license. This includes meeting fee and continuing education requirements.

If you need to get a Letter of Good Standing for another state, please submit your request via email at Alarm.Systems.Contractors@tn.gov.

In the email, please include:

• Type of verification requested
  
• State that the verification is being sent to
• Requestor's contact number and email or mailing address
• License number and name on license
   

CORE’s “Authorized User” feature allows you to manage your account in a way that meets your needs. An authorized user is granted all access to submit any transaction available for your license.  Typically, an authorized user should be an office manager, assistant, or supervisor.  An authorized user should be familiar with all license and renewal requirements, including but not limited to, continuing education and insurance. 

For more information, visit the Authorized User FAQs here: https://support.commerce.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/17503106627731-Authorized-User-Frequently-Asked-Questions

Disclaimer: Licensee is solely responsible for complying with all licensing requirements as required by its issuing entity.  Licensing requirements include, but are not limited to, those set forth in said issuing entity’s law and rules.  Licensee is further responsible for incorrect or omitted information submitted to its account.

Registered Employees or Qualifying Agents can complete this online through their CORE account. Once signed in, select the "My License or Permit" tile within the Quick Actions menu. A new screen will appear where you can select what information needs to be updated. Click "Select" and proceed with the online instructions. There is no fee associated with this request.

Alarm Contracting Companies must complete and send in an Address Change form. This form can be found on the Forms and Downloads page.

TN Department of Commerce and Insurance
Attn: Alarm Systems Contractors
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243

Or via email at Alarm.Systems.Contractors@tn.gov.