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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.

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.

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.

Never sign over the insurance check; do not pay with cash, or pay the total charges before the work is complete. The Home Improvement law prohibits contractors from asking for a down-payment of more than 1/3 of the total contract.

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.

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.