Get Tn Core Electrical Permit

If you want to perform electrical services in the state of Tennessee, you must obtain a license from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, or more specifically, the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

A state residential building permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns or other detached structures that are not used for living purposes. A building permit must be purchased online or at a local Issue Agent. The cost of the building permit is based on the estimated cost of construction.

Pursuant to TCA § 62-6-103, an owner of property may construct a single residence once every two years for his/her own use, as long as it is not for resale, lease or rent without being a licensed contractor.

Generally, Tennessee law requires all electrical work to be performed by licensed, bonded and insured electrical contractors and their employees.

To obtain an Electrical Permit from KUB Visit the State of Tennessee's permit site at core.tn.gov (Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Call the State of Tennessee's permit office at 615-741-7170 (Available Monday – Friday 7:00-4:30 CST)

05 PERMITS. (a) Any person may perform electrical work (for which an inspection is required) upon his/her own residence provided he/she first applies for and obtains a residential property owner's electrical permit. This permit shall only extend to the applicant and the immediate members of the applicant's family.

Electrical permits for the entire state of Tennessee are now issued online. Both contractors and homeowners can create accounts within the CORE system in order to directly purchase electric permits and schedule inspections.

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.