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No License: Projects Under $25,000 Tennessee requires all contractors and subcontractors to obtain the proper licensing in order to bid on or negotiate for contracts valued at $25,000 and above. That means projects under $25,000 do not require a contractors license.

Call: Your local Better Business Bureau. You can find the phone number in your phone book or on-line ? Tennessee Consumer Affairs Division 1-800-342-8385 ? It's a free call. Tennessee Contractors Licensing Board 1-800-544-7693 ? It's a free call.

You can contact the DCI at 1-800-544-7693 or your local building department to find out the regulatory requirements for the project. Get and compare bids for your project from at least three contractors. Request references and check them. Always verify your preferred contractors' license status before hiring.

Unlicensed contractors can face criminal penalties, too. Violation of the licensing requirements is a Class A misdemeanor, which can result in up to one year of jail time and fines up to $2,500.

A handyman in Tennessee is not required to hold a state license unless the job they are working on is worth more than $25,000. A home improvement license is required for remodeling jobs worth between $3,000 and $24,999. Licenses are awarded by the Department of Commerce and Insurance Board for Licensing Contractors.

Application Fee - $250.00 and issued for two (2) years. License Approval - It takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks to be granted a license (do NOT contract, bid or offer prior to obtaining a license). Board review and approval is required. A license may be issued prior to the next Board meeting if approved by the Board.