Renewal, Reinstatement, & Other Resources

You will see the option to renew in your CORE account once you are within ninety (90) days of your expiration date. Renewals should be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date to avoid working on an expired license.

Contractor

The grace period for renewal is 12 months. A $20/month late fee will be applied if renewed within the grace period. After a license has expired for 12 months or longer, you must submit a new license application (see “Reinstatement” below).

BC-A and BC-A/r Contractors are required to complete eight (8) hours of Continued Education with every bi-annual renewal. Please upload your CE certification of completion when submitting your renewal application in CORE.

1. Renewal Application (CORE)

2. Required Documentation

a. Financial Statement

- A renewal that is more than $1.5 million needs a Compiled Financial Statement prepared by a licensed CPA.

- A renewal that is less than $1.5 million must upload a self-prepared balance sheet. A balance sheet can be found on the Forms and Downloads page.

b. Certificate of Insurance for General Liability

c. Workers’ Compensation (or exemption registration, unless claiming the handyman exemption)

d. Corporations and LLCs must provide proof of active status with the Secretary of State 

3. Fee, $200
 

Renew Retired License

Complete the Retirement Renewal form found on the Forms and Downloads page.  The fee associated with this is $25 per year of renewal up to seven (7) years. Every seven (7) years, an additional $200 reset fee is required to keep the license in retirement.

Home Improvement Contractor

The grace period for renewal is 3 months. A $10/month late fee will be applied if renewed within the grace period. After a license has expired for 3 months or longer, you must submit a new license application (see “Reinstatement” below).

1. Renewal Application (CORE)

2. Required Documentation

a. Provide any updates to the surety bond

b. Certificate of Insurance for General Liability

c. Workers’ Compensation (or exemption registration, unless claiming the handyman exemption)

d. Corporations and LLCs must provide proof of active status with the Secretary of State 

3. Fee, $200
  

LLE and LLP

The grace period for renewal is 3 months. A $10/month late fee will be applied if renewed within the grace period. After a license has expired for 3 months or longer, you must submit a new license application (see “Reinstatement” below).

1. Renewal Application (CORE)

2. Fee, $50

Contractor and Course Provider

Any person seeking renewal more than twelve (12) months after the expiration date of the license is required to reapply for licensure and fulfill all requirements for initial licensure. Requirements can be found on the “How to Get a License” page.

Home Improvement, LLE, and LLP

Any person seeking renewal more than three (3) months after the expiration date of the license is required to reapply for licensure and fulfill all requirements for initial licensure. Requirements can be found on the “How to Get a License” page.

Complete the Retirement of License Form found on the Forms and Downloads page. A contractor must hold an active license or have renewal rights to retire. You are not required to provide insurance or a financial statement when placing your license in retirement. Please note that renewal notices are not sent to retired inactive licensees.

If currently active, you are required to return your current license, certificate, and ID pocket card to the Board.

If currently expired for less than twelve (12) months, you are required to submit a $200 renewal fee, in addition to a $20/month late fee, along with the retirement fee.

A contractor’s license may be retired annually up to seven (7) years, at a cost of $25 per year. Once seven (7) years have passed, you must restart the cycle by paying a $200 renewal activation fee.
 

Bringing a License Out of Retirement

Complete the Reinstatement of Retirement Form found on the Forms and Downloads page.  The fee associated with this is $25 per year of renewal up to seven (7) years. Every seven (7) years, an additional $200 reset fee is required to keep the license in retirement.

Contractor Only: Any contractor seeking a change in ownership, merger, or reorganization is required to reapply for licensure and fulfill all requirements for initial licensure. Requirements can be found on the “How to Get a License” page. The fee associated with this change is $250.

These requests can only be made by licensed contractors online through their CORE account. There is no fee associated with this transaction. Requests must include experience and be accompanied by a current "Reviewed” or “Audited” financial statement prepared by a licensed CPA. The prepared financial statement must be less than 12 months old at the time of submission of the request and follow the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

A “Reviewed” financial statement is required for limits of $3,000,000 or less.

An “Audited” financial statement is required for limits exceeding $3,000,000. These requests must show at least $300,000 in working capital, net worth, and experience.

Note that increases requested within the first year of licensure will not be allowed without special permission from the Board (Rule 0680-01-.14(4)).

Applying for classification modifications can only be done by licensed contractors online through their CORE account. There is no fee associated with this transaction. Exam scores, if applicable, or a trade exam waiver through reciprocity must accompany the application, along with a POA for Qualifying Agents without ownership in the company, an experience sheet, and a Certificate of Insurance.

Exam requirements for certain classifications can be found on the “How to Get a License” page.

Complete and submit the Qualifying Agent Change form found on the Forms and Downloads page. This is for the modification of Qualifying Agents (QA) on a contractor's license. If adding a QA due to one leaving, the law requires it to be designated within three (3) months, pursuant to TCA § 62-6-115 and Rule 0680-1-.23, or the classification will be invalid until one is added.

The following information is needed when submitting the modification application:

1. Exam Scores (if applicable): For classifications that require a trade exam, include a copy of the passing exam score with the modification application. If requesting reciprocity, include the licensure verification form completed by the other state. The Business and Law Exam is not required for the new QA.

2. Power of Attorney: If the QA is a full-time employee with no ownership or less than 20% ownership interest, the Power of Attorney form must be signed by the owner, notarized, and included with the modification application.

3. Experience Sheet

4. Additional License(s) Associated with QA: Include the license number of any other license(s) connected to the new QA. If the QA is listed on more than one license and is not an owner, they cannot be added. If the QA is listed on more than one license or is a new employee (less than six (6) months), the Board will be required to approve and may request an interview.

5. Board Review: If the QA has been convicted of a felony, has complaints with the Board, pending judgments, or disciplined by this or another license agency, the request will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.

Complete and submit the Mode of Operation Change form found on the Forms and Downloads page. In the event of any change in operation, the licensed entity in question shall have ninety (90) days from the date of the change in mode of operation to submit either an application for a mode change, if there are no changes in ownership or officers, or a new application if there are such changes. Such applications for change in mode of operation may be reviewed and approved consistent with Rule 0680-01-.02.

The entity may not bid on or enter into new contracts until a new or revised license has been issued. However, the entity may continue to work on already existing contracts that were entered into before the change in mode of operation, provided the application is made within the ninety (90) day period.

The following information is needed when submitting the application:

1.       Reviewed or Audited Financial Statement
2.       Contractor’s Affidavit form
3.       Certificate of Insurance
4.       Registration with the Secretary of State, unless a sole proprietor

This is completed through your CORE account. Once signed in, select the "Update 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. 

A licensee must notify the Board office in writing within thirty (30) days of any change of address. Failure to do so could result in a civil penalty outlined in Rule 0680¬01-.19.