A contractor may place their active license into retirement, anytime after renewing the license (such as, due to canceling insurance while not working) or prior to the license expiring; If the contractor's license has expired (less than 12 months), they may retire by submitting the renewal and lates fees; plus the retirement fee. 1/1/2012); and South Carolina. One must be a valid form of government issued identification(driver's license, state ID, passport) which bears your signature and pre-prited legal name. The application form can also be obtained from the Business Tax Department in the Office of the Rutherford County Clerk. If there is a history of complaints, judgments, convictions, etc., you may be required to appear for an interview. Residential, commercial and industrial building, take the BC exam. Payment can be made by personal or cashier's check, but not cash or credit cards. LICENSE REVISION REQUESTS(Most Require Board Review - Deadline date to provide to the Board office is the last day of the month prior to the next Board meeting), OTHER - LICENSE CHANGES/UPDATES - SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS & INFORMATION. Those needing a license revised prior to the Board's next meeting may qualify as a"Hardship"(request for early/emergency review) if the owner of the project needs and supplies the request. If there is a change in ownership with the remaining owners of the existing partnership or corporation licensed, you must notify the Board office in writing and supply the financial responsibility (surety bond) for the existing owners within 30 days, and may be required to supply a new license application if it is a change of 25% or more. For example, if the entity is wanting to go by, "John Doe DBA Doe's Quality Construction, LLC", this whole name must be on ALL documents; contracts must be in the name as licensed and could not be prepared as "Doe's Quality Construction, LLC" or "John Doe".). For contractors wanting to take a exam preparation course, the Board requires these providers to be licensed. Contractor - Renewal & Retirement, https://tn.gov/commerce/documents/regboards/contractors/forms/ContractorsRenewalWeb.pdf, https://tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/FilingSearch.aspx, here to view a video demonstration on how to create an account, here to view a video demonstration on how to renew a license online, Corporate / LLC - Check Status with Secretary of State, Financial and Renewal Instructions Booklet, Guaranty Agreement and Bond Forms and Policy, Optional Forms for Supplemental Financials, Workers' Compensation - Verify Coverage for Tennessee, Reinstatement of Expired License (More than 12 months) - Requires New Application, Section 3. This requires that you list your license ID # and the corresponding expiration date. In addition, only silent, non-programmable calculators may be used when taking the exam. Types of Contractors (Prime, Subcontractors and Construction Managers) Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement System. If your entity is in a name with a "DBA", this will need to be included on the certificate obtained from the Secretary of State and on the financial statement, exactly as on the form. The "Online Renewal" process is the quickest and most convenient way to renew. Your fee will be attached to your application and submitted to: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 Obtaining more than five (5) subcategories would require a trade exam. Personal Guarantor - Guaranty Agreement must include a personal financial statement from the owner(s) and is not required to be an audit or review; may self prepare personal supplemental financial statements with the entity's Review or Audit. All applicants must take the Tennessee "Business and Law" exam which is open book and based upon NASCLA's Tennessee "Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management" reference manual which may be purchased by the publisher, exam vender or professional book stores. For licensing information for projects less than $25,000, see Types of Licenses. Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors 500 James Robertson Pkwy, 1st Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1150 and also your license monetary limit. See"Public Meetings Calendar"for dates. Subscribe for Board Updates . Those needing a license revised prior to the Board's next meeting may qualify as a"Hardship"(request for early/emergency review) if attending the regular scheduled meeting would cause an undue hardship on the applicant and be in the best interest of the public safety and welfare. TCA 62-6-111; TCA 62-6-116; 62-6-124; Rule 0680-1-.13; Rule 0680-1-.14; and Rule 0680-1-.15. TheCandidate Information Bulletinhas a list of all exams, outline, reference materials, books, security requirements, rules for using books for open book exams, and how to register for exams. Hardship requests (those qualifying for an early/emergency review prior to the next Board meeting) should be sent by email after completing the online application. An indemnity, such as a Guaranty Agreement or Bond is required from the owner(s) (personal or parent) of the entity applying for the license whenever the financial statement provided shows a deficiency, such as: IS FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION CONSIDERED PUBLIC RECORD? May self prepare supplemental financial statements with the entity's Review or Audit. The QA leaving needs to be reported to the Board within10 daysand this may be done by completing the revision form,"QA - Leaving Notification". If you have more than one (1) license with the Department of Commerce and Insurance, you may add these to your account. Contractors in Tennessee can manage their licenses through the state's CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement) system. A "Reviewed" or Audited financial statement from a CPA is required to renew for those with a monetary limit of$3,000,001 to Unlimited. l2X$DuYDJ4WL`]@$M?0 )wg Note:It is up to the Board to determine whether the exam would need to be retaken on waiver requests and they would make this decision upon reviewing the complete application at the Board meeting; staff cannot make this determination. These are the only states in which Tennessee has a trade exam waiver agreement. See Public Meetings Information for more information. The LOC must be in the same name as on financial statement, and must be in the EXACT format or it will not be acceptable. Forms and instructions to reinstate a contractors license is at: The issuance of a certificate of responsibility or residential license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant or military family member shall be subject to the provisions of Miss. Those bidding without a license, this violation requires the license to be held six (6) months. IMPORTANT: If you have not received your renewal application from the CSLB within 45 days of the expiration date, you need to order a renewal online or by calling the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752). License has been expired more than 24 months and does not provide a written request for waiver with evidence showing the QA has remained active in the industry (working as a sub; working on smaller projects; working for a licensed contractor; working in another state; etc. All the steps to reinstating a contractors license are the same as obtaining a new license, with the exception of the exams. Working capital is current assets minus current liabilities. Cannot use a family member's reference. BOARD INTERVIEW These four (4) types of license revision requests must be approved by the Board at their regularly scheduledmeetings. Filings may be submitted with them beginning November 7, 2022 at tn.gov/exemptionregistry For questions regarding Worker's Compensation Exemption filings, please call (615)532-1319 Secretary of State Tre Hargett Permanent tabs are allowed, however, post-it notes cannot be used. Low Voltage (less than 70 volts): Sound, Intercom, Fire Detection; Telephone Lines (CE-F); and Cabling (CE-G); or *Alarm Systems (CE-D) - No exam with our Board for a low voltage CE-D; however, must obtain license with the "Alarm Systems Contractors Licensing Board" for their separate licensing and examination requirements. There are different types of contractors' license classifications requiring exams: Building (BC) - Combined for Residential, Commercial, Industrial); Residential Building (BC-A); Commercial Building (BC-B); Small Commercial (BC-b(sm); Industrial Building (BC-C); and combined building, such as BC-A,B; Electrical (CE); Mechanical (CMC); Plumbing (CMC-A); and Masonry (LMC). To obtain an increase of more than $125,000, this would require passing the exams. 976 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6CA911D0BC6E324D9FC5B595A1792774><4CB46F353E53A54FBD6213D22EF3C89D>]/Index[938 99]/Info 937 0 R/Length 166/Prev 253383/Root 939 0 R/Size 1037/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream WHO MUST PREPARE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT? If submitting a change at the time of renewal, it may be delayed since the Board must review at their regularly scheduled meetings. %PDF-1.5 % Gas piping: A contractor with CMC, CMC-A or CMC-C may perform gas piping to everything, such as water heaters, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, and to appliances, gas grills, swimming pool heaters, or gas logs. A BC-B or BC is needed to build a water/sewer plants or to get a MU classification. You maydownload the renewalfrom the"Forms and Downloads". You may need toDOWNLOAD a free copy of Adobe Readerto view these files. The application must be complete to be considered meeting the deadline. LicensingSteps Do NOT exceed the monetary limit on license prior to obtaining approval and a revised license by the Board. Note: If you have been disciplined or convicted of a felony, the Board will not accept. Out of State - Verify Coverage for Tennessee! A contractor's license is required prior to contracting (bidding or negotiating a price) whenever the total cost of the project is $25,000 or more. Specialties :Cell/Communication Towers; Equipment Installation; Vinyl/Wood Siding; Fabrication of Above-Ground Storage Tanks/Vessels; Glass Installation; etc. All steps must be followed with the exception of the exams; not required to be retaken if remained active in the industry for the past two (2) years. In lieu of taking the "BC-A" residential trade exam and "Business & Law" exam, residential contractors wanting to perform work where the cost is less than $125,000 (based upon financial statement), may take a "Limited License" course with a Tennessee community college or vocational school. The person taking the exam will know immediately whether they have passed or failed the exam. Fire Prevention / State Fire Marshal's Office, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Peace Officer Standards Training Commission, Fire Services & Codes Enforcement Academy, Contractors Renewal Retirement and Revisions, Exam Information - Candidate Information Bulletin, Department of Environment and Conservation, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alarm Systems Contractors Licensing Board, Guaranty Agreement and Bond Forms - Policy, Guaranty Agreement (Format and Instructions), Trade Exams(for various license classifications)- $55, Res/SmCom (BC-A,b(sm) - (Projects less than $750,000), *Full Mechanical -Plumbing & HVAC (CMC)Must be pre-approved, Licensed Masonry Contractor (LMC) - Projects $100,000 or more. Renewal Process:Board office conducts an audit, which includes: 1) checking the financial statement to ensure the working capital and net worth supports the current monetary limit; 2) checking for proof of insurance and making sure coverage includes Tennessee; 3) Corporate status is confirmed; and 4) check to see that the "Contractor's Affidavit" was completed, signed and notarized. . Expiration of indemnities occurs at renewal time (no more than 2 years). The Blount County, TN County Clerk provides an application for a Business license on the County Clerk's Online Services webpage. This applies to prime and subcontractors. Those who are obtaining a restricted residential (BC-A/r) must interview; those with not enough experience provided on the application (3 years); those with felony convictions; and those with complaints are also not waived. *ABondin the Board's format may be suppliedin lieu of the Guaranty Agreement, in the amount of $500,000; or $1,000,000 for an Unlimited monetary limits. Inactive License Request(See "Retirement"), Reinstate from Retirement(Use "Renewal" form), Workers' Compensation Insurance (see "Insurance"), financial statement; certificate of insurance of general liability; RCE; proof of insurance or exemption for workers' compensation. If you have complaints, convictions or have bid where a license is required, you will be required to interview with the Board. Failing to attach all required documents prevent the renewal from being processed. (be sure to include your license number). Gov tn form on the web: To get started on the document, use the Fill camp; Sign Online button or tick the preview image of the document. In addition, disclosures of felony, complaints and unpaid judgments relative to construction should also be included. STEP 1 - TESTING: Contact testing center to schedule exam (s) STEP 2 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Contact a Licensed CPA/PA (Licensed Certified Public Accountant or Public Account) STEP 3 - LETTER OF REFERENCE. TENNESSEE SECRETARY OF STATE Also must provide information if disclosure of convictions, complaints, or judgments is needed. In addition, there is not a limit on the amount of single projects ongoing. Contact theDepartment of Revenuefor obtaining a local Business tax license for each city or county where you plan to perform work. NON-CURRENT ASSETSare the following and not current assets, since they generally are not expected to be converted into cash within one year: *The Board may accept a Guaranty Agreement from stockholders or related parties, supplied with their financial statement, to consider counting this as a current asset. Monetary limits are based 10 times the lesser of both working capital and net worth (plus experience). 62-6-135). Law Change - July 1, 2007 (Merged with Contractors Board), Lead Based Paint - Contractor Handbook (EPA). (The reference does not have to come from a Tennessee resident. (Refer to T.C.A. **Fire Sprinkler contractors must also obtain licenses with theDivision of Fire Protection, as a Firm and RME (Registered Managing Employee). Home Improvement/Limited Licensed Electricians & Plumbers, Change in Name, Ownership, Mode of Operation, Officers. Contractors will need to upload and attach their Financial Statement and Certificate of Insurance for General Liability and also Workers' Compensation (or exemption registration unless claiming the handyman exemption) to complete their online renewal.