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Tennessee Business and Law
All Contractors are required by the state to pass this exam in addition to their trade exam in order to obtain a license.Some smaller, specialty licenses may be obtained by passing only the Business and Law contractor license exam. These smaller licenses do not have an exam of their own. Up to five (5) Specialty Licenses can be held under this license. Click here for more information
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Seminar Format
What Is Included in Your Seminar
Required-book list and tabbing guidance
American Contractors Exam Services study guide and workbook
Book navigation workshop
Practice questions and timing strategy
Instructor support during class
Post-registration support from American Contractors Exam Services
The references are listed below are permitted into the exam and used in our seminar. They may be tabbed and highlighted with permanent tabs prior to testing.
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
All Contractors are required by the state to pass this exam in addition to their trade exam in order to obtain a license. Some smaller, specialty licenses may be obtained by passing only the Business and Law contractor license exam. These smaller licenses do not have an exam of their own. Up to five (5) Specialty Licenses can be held under this license.
License Requirements
This contractor license can stand-alone as the only exam needed for a Specialty License. However, it is also required that all "Contractors" pass this exam in addition to their trade exam in order to obtain any Contractor license.
Reciprocity
Business and Law is not reciprocated with other states.
Continuing Education
Tennessee currently does not have Continuing Education Requirements for Contractors.
The Exam
This is an open-book timed test with 50 questions and a 2-hour and 20 minute time limit.
In order to pass you must answer 37 questions correct (73%).
The exam fee is $57. If the exam is failed three times, the applicant will have to interview with the board before retesting.
To schedule your exam contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors Exam Services offers a seminar to help prepare you for the Business Law and Project Management license exam. Our courses will help you highlight and tab your book for easy reference during the exam. You can sign up online or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
Applications may be obtained by contacting:
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors 500 James Robertson Pkwy, 1st Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1150 Phone 615-741-8307
We offer application processing for Tennessee contractors applications for $199.00. The state application fee is $250. For additional information and state and federal requirements please call 1-800-992-1910.
Important Contacts
To apply for a license, contact:
Tennessee Board for
Licensing Contractors
500 James Robertson Pkwy, 1st Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1150
615-741-8307
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