Tennessee Limited License Plumber

License Requirements

• The Effective May 24, 2007, Senate Bill 0786 and HB 2122 requires plumbers to be pre-approved by the Board prior to taking the mechanical plumbing exam (CMC or CMC-A) by providing evidence of 3 years of experience. There is a specific Exam Approval Request form that candidates need to fill out and send to the Board Office. Once submitted, the proof of 3 years of experience the board will send PSI confirmation to approve the SS# for testing. The process will take less than 3 business days if faxed to (615) 532-2868. ALL PLUMBERS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED TO TEST AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO LIST 3 YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERIENCE.
• The first step in the licensing process is to pass the exam. You will then submit an application to the state licensing board with documentation of your experience, financial information, and your passing test score.
Limited License holders are not contractors, therefore, not required to pass the Business and Law Management exam, only the trade exam is required to obtain this license.
• Candidates must document at least 2,000 hours of experience before the Board will approve the application.
• There are no state mandated minimum financial requirements for this license.
• All contractors with 1 or more employees are required to carry Worker’s Compensation insurance.