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13 kwietnia 2016*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. To obtain your Indv/Org#, you may contact Customer Service or 615-532-3985 (be sure to include your license number). No. The total cost of the project includes land, materials, labor, as well as profit. If you do not see a trade exam which falls within your profession, a trade exam probably is not required, but feel free to contact our office by fax at: (615) 532-2868 orby email at:Contractor Exam Informationor you may call the office at 800-544-7693 or direct at (615) 532-3983. number at this time, however, it is not approved until the full Board votes during their business meeting. Please visit us here: https://search.cloud.commerce.tn.gov/ For best results, please limit the number of search fields. TCA 62-6-111; TCA 62-6-116; 62-6-124; Rule 0680-1-.13; Rule 0680-1-.14; and Rule 0680-1-.15. PSI offers special accommodations for those with disabilities and this information is in the "Candidate Information Bulletin". Contractor License - Application For New (Initial); Reinstatement; or Additional Licenses Section 2. For example, to build houses, the "Residential (BC-A)" trade exam would be required; for one of the 34 building categories or specialty, such as: "Landscaping (BC-29)", there is not a landscaping trade exam and only the "Business and Law" exam would be required. A list of classifications may be reviewed from the web at:"Classification Outlines"or review an outline of license classifications, which is from the published Rules with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Section 0680-1-16. See the definition of masonry in the law in T.C.A. Obtaining a License You may obtain your business license at the finance department, by mail, or download the application. The application is reviewed and general questions will be asked about contracting experience and to make sure the license classification covers your type of projects. Heavy Construction (HC)such as: Marine (Docks, Harbor Improvements) HC-A; Dams, Dikes, Levees and Canals (HC-D); Structural Steel Erection (HC-1); Clearing, Grubbing, Snagging and Rip Rap (HC-5); Storm Damage Restoration. You may check status of your pending application from the License Search at our website:https://verify.tn.gov/. You maydownload the renewalfrom the"Forms and Downloads". *Note: Alarm System licensees are exempt from obtaining an additional license as a contractor, pursuant T.C.A. If you experience problems with PSI, the exam vendor, you may report these complaints to our staff by email at:Contractors.Home-Improvement@TN.Gov. Board Rules and Regulations . License issuance takes 4 to 6 weeks. For those not responding within 12 months of the expiration date, the renewal form is placed in archives for storage. At renewal time, your status must be "Active" in order to renew. NEW! Contractor - Renewal & Retirement Section 3. Medical Gascertification is required by the American Medical Gas Institute (AMGI) or the Piping Industry Progress and Education Trust Fund (PIPE), with a minimum of 32 hours of training, with eight (8) of these hours in brazing. Parent Company Guarantor - Guaranty Agreement must include a financial statement from the parent company and it is not required to be an audit or review, unless, the subsidiary did not supply the audit or review. The license is not transferable to new owners. If you prefer to renew by mail, you may print the renewal form below. 1/1/2012); and South Carolina. In order to supplement the net worth on the personal statement, it would need show a minimum of $100,000 to be utilized as $50,000. These applicants will receive a letter notifying an interview is required. Fees, reference books and online registration are available atPSI's Websiteor you may review theCIB (Candidate Information Bulletin)[pdf] on their website. Monetary LimitAssigned These should be submitted assoon as completing the online renewal and may be sent to our. See the Law and Rulesfor legislative updates. If submitting online, attesting does not require a notary. The only applications with a deadline for receipt, are those which require Board approval and are presented at their regular meetings listed on the"Public Meetings Calendar". Contractor Revisions Amendments/Changes To Existing License Section 4. Inform your accountant of the size license you need. You will be mailed a license certificate which will have your license ID number, classification, expiration date (this is the same information required to be on the outside of a bid envelope!) There is not a required dress code. hbbd```b``"WH&) f5A${;X}6l`` zg0;DrH 2 DH8d bl + 4th Floor, Davy Crockett Tower Nashville, TN 37243-1150 938 0 obj <> endobj To ensure timely receipt of all license maintenance information, be sure to notify the Board of any change to the address maintained on Board records. General Liability is required based upon the monetary limit of a contractor. Rule increased from *$70,000 to $125,000, effective 2/20/2014 to allow contractors to apply for a license up to this amount. Therefore, it may be a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, or LLC. Raw, undeveloped land is not a current asset. Forms . Change to Fireworks Registration - Revenue Requirement Fireworks Frequently Asked Questions (2021) Please include the completed reference with your application. 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. An in-house financial statement must be provided by the subsidiary (entity obtaining the license), in addition to the parent company's audited financial statementand indemnity. Revision requests for Board approval include: Add Classifications; Increase Monetary Limit; Change Mode of Operation; and Name Changes. The Home Improvement license renewal is mailed to contractors 90 days prior to the expiration date. An interview is not required, unless, there are complaints or felony convictions. 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. Submit the non-refundable $250 application fee for a two-year . Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors 500 James Robertson Pkwy, 1st Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1150 (Always check with local codes for their requirements. The Board was originally established in 1931, and today remains a bridge between the consumers and contractors of Tennessee. 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. Call 865-215-3669 or email bldginspections@knoxvilletn.gov If you have planned improvements coming up, you will likely need a permit. 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. If the gross receipts are $3,000 to $9,999, the . AGuaranty Agreement (GA)may be supplied with a contactor's personal financial statement or parent company's financial statementto supplement the licensed entity's working capital and net worth. There is not a grace period to perform work while expired. Renewal Due Date:Contractor licenses are renewed biennially and issued for two (2) years. (Water Well Drillers must be certified with the Department of Environment and Conservation and may be contacted at 800-523-4873.) 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. The definition of contractor is found in the statute atT.C.A. hb```"76!b`0p(40t6*Lf Seminar Price: $495.00. International guidelines are available at: Renewal does not require a Review and an in-house statement may be provided, Renewal does not require an Audit; may supply a Review or Audit from a CPA, Financial statements prepared on an income basis are. A contractor with a $200,000 limit may construct as many of these homes as long as each one does not exceed the limit. Monetary limits are based 10 times the lesser of both working capital and net worth (plus experience). Thank you for visiting CORE! Examples of the 34 building subcategories: BC- 7 (Institutional and Recreational Equipment); *BC-17 (Elevators, Escalators, and Dumbwaiters); BC-27 (Outdoor Advertising); BC-29 (Landscaping); BC-28-Excavation; BC-31 (Demolition); etc. Every contractor is assigned a monetary limit on their license, as to the size of project they wish to contract or bid. You may also call PSI (800-733-9267), however, online is found to be quicker. Construction Manager is required to take the full BC exam. Corporations and LLC must provide proof of active status with the Secretary of State which is available at: Residential Continuing Education (RCE) for those licensed after January 1, 2009 and hold a BC-A or BC-A/r classification. **Fire Sprinkler contractors must also obtain licenses with theDivision of Fire Protection, as a Firm and RME (Registered Managing Employee). A listing of each project, contract, or subcontract completed by the licensee during the preceding calendar year in North Dakota over the amount . CURRENT ASSETSare cash and those assets that are reasonably expected to be realized in cash or sold or consumed within one year or within a businesss normal operating cycle if it is longer. 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 We develop specialist and diverse computer based test content and deliver flexible and secure testing options for over 35 State licensing boards - with end-to-end testing services for construction, contractor and trades. You may already have a State of Tennessee Contractor trade license, may want to register as a homeowner contractor, or you may need to hire some outside help. 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. Expiration of indemnities occurs at renewal time (no more than 2 years). The QA must register with PSI to take the exam. Many of these forms are included as part of the "Contractor's License Application" instructions section. Be sure to list all experience of owners and officers. OTHER Staff must receive in the Board office prior to the deadline date (last day of the month prior to the Board meeting) in order to have in time to process (review, audit, copy for members, add to meeting books, etc.). This would also be the case for a contractor wanting to reinstate an expired contractor's license. Scores are given upon completing the exam, so you know right away whether you passed. Communication/cell towers; no trade exam. This limit must cover the total project and it cannot be split into phases of smaller contracts to circumvent the law. For licensing information for projects less than $25,000, see Types of Licenses. Effective April 28, 2017, Public Chapter 237 changed the financial statement requirements for contractor licensing. 0 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. (The reference does not have to come from a Tennessee resident. Contact: (615) 353-3333, Chattanooga State Community College In addition, a license with a "Retired" status is not legal to operate and the same as "unlicensed". Exam - Online Registration with PSI Bookstores (Code Books and Reference Manuals, etc., for Exams) Contractor Revisions Amendments/Changes To Existing License, Online Transfer-Change Mode of Operation Resource Packet, Clickhereto view a video demonstration on how to create an account, Exam Information - PSI Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB), Plumbing Mechanical CMC/CMC-A Exam Pre-Approval, Corporate / LLC - Business Filing and Registration, Qualifying Agent (QA) Add / Change Request, Guaranty Agreement, Bond Forms and Policy, Line of Credit Form(To supplement Working Capital, only), Reciprocation - Trade Exam Waiver Agreement, Reorganization/Merger/Change of Ownership, Verification of License - Reciprocation Information, Section 4. https://core.tn.gov. To renew online, you must first set up an account and will need to have a Indv/Org # located on your notice of renewal. Therefore, a written request would need to be submitted with your contractor's license application to be reviewed by the Board at their next regularly scheduled board meeting. There is not a grace period to continue to operate while the license is expired; however, a contractor has renewal rights up to 12 months before they are required to complete a new license application to reinstate a license. For businesses that gross more than $3,000 and less than $10,000 annually. 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). These are the only states in which Tennessee has a trade exam waiver agreement. The contractors interview may be waived if the contractor's application was received complete and in order. Income tax statements are not acceptable as a financial statement. ALine of Credit (LOC)in the Boards exact format may be considered to supplement working capital, only (does not supplement net worth). The contractor license renewals cost $200. The exam vendor, PSI Services, LLC, administers the exams. The Regulatory Licenses currently available include those professions regulated and licensed within the Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards, and the Department of Agriculture, Division of Consumer and Industry Services. BC-A/R Limited Residential Restricted License - *$125,000 Limit Or Less, BC-A/r - Restriction Removal/Increase Request, Memphis State Community College/@Homeprep, McMinnville TCAT (Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Section 5. In addition, there is no limit of the number of projects a contractor may perform, as long as a project has not been split into phases to circumvent the law. The application must be complete to be considered meeting the deadline. 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. The Worker's Compensation Exemption Registry has been moved to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Summary (After a license has been expired for 3 months, must submit a new license application; less than 3 months, may renew with late fees.). Contractor's License- Must be received by the20th of the month prior to the Board meeting. For more information, see " Financial Statement Change s". 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. Pay close attention and select "Reinstatement of Expired License" on Page 1. License Renewal is ONLY for license types that are already in the new Accela system. Country . You will then submit an application to the state licensing board with required documentation. In addition, an interview with the Board is required. 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. Business & Law(required for all new applicants; does not have to be taken by the same person taking the trade exam)and a trade exam may also be required. See"Public Meetings Calendar"for dates. These four (4) types of license revision requests must be approved by the Board at their regularly scheduledmeetings. Be sure the affidavit is signed and notarized by all applicable individuals (qualifying agent, owner(s), partners, members, main officers and major stockholders). Please allow 5 to 7 business days for mail delivery. Clickhereto view a video demonstration on how to create an account. Do not use the license until your license is issued and in active status. However, the license ID number will remain the same as the expired license. You may request your license I.D. For example, if a residential contractor is building a house for a consumer, on their land, the land would not be part of the contract. Example: Expiration date of 10/31/2023; if renewal is received on December 1, 2023, a late fee would be assessed for two (2) months. Contractors may take the license out of retirement any time by completing the renewal. It requires scanning and attaching your supporting documents (financial statement, certificate of insurance, etc.) The staff will process your license to be issued after approval by the Board meeting. 62-6-135). Line of Credit . State . Guaranty Agreement Required Since the limit is based on the lesser of the two, a contractor with a working capital of $10,000 and net worth of $200,000 would qualify monetarily for a limit of $100,000. License renewal applications are due 30 days before your license expires, so you'll want to make sure your RCE is completed well in advance of that date. The fee to renew your TN contractor's license is $200. Contact theDepartment of Revenuefor obtaining a local Business tax license for each city or county where you plan to perform work. Nashville State Community College If licensed as a Corporation or LLC, ensure the status is active with the Tennessee Secretary of State's office at: Balance Sheet did not list assets and liabilities (current and non-current), Financial Statement is not in the name as licensed, Name Change or Mode Change may be requested to the Board by completing a license revision form(it is encouraged to do so prior to renewing), Working Capital and Net Worth do not support monetary limit on license. Licenses with a delinquent status are typically those who owe a late fee. Renewals should be submitted to the Board's office30 days prior to the expiration date. You may check the status of the license issuance at:License Search. Workers' Compensation insurance is required or you may supply proof of exemption. The interview is informal and takes no longer than 30 minutes. About the Board . Enter your official identification and contact details. The "Well Driller" needs to be licensed with, Electrical wiring, in excess of $25,000, must take the CE (electrical exam). A contractors license is issued with a classification and monetary limit in the name of the entity on the financial statement. Contact a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Licensed Public Accountant (LPA) who is properly licensed to prepare a "Reviewed" or "Audited" financial statement in the name and mode of operation to be licensed. The initial license is $15 and is payable to the city and county, thereafter payments are made to the State of Tennessee. *Note: Highway contractors bidding to the Tennessee Department of Transpiration (TDOT) would need to pre-qualify with this department and a license from our Board may not be required. Exam Guidelines and Security Procedures for Books 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 Currently, only the Increase Monetary Limit and Transfer-Change Mode of Operation applications are available online. The law requires a Reviewed or Audited financial statement which must be prepared by a licensed independent accounting firm. ), Prepayments or deferred charges that will not be charged to operations within one year, *Notes receivables from stockholders/related parties, Line of Credit balances and credit card balances, Amounts collected before goods or services are delivered (over billings on jobs in progress), Accruals for wages, salaries, commissions, rents, royalties, and taxes, Other obligations, including portions of long-term obligations, that are expected to be liquidated within one year*, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and Licensed Public Accountant - Information. Please take in consideration of experience and whether the majority is uncollected receivables. 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8, Exam Registration with PSI Services, LLC For masonry less than $100,000, the BC-9 is acceptable for a prime. Build homes and commercial projects, (such as a doctors office, less than $750,000), need the BC-A and BC- b(sm) exams OR may take the combined BC-A,b(sm). A Tennessee contractor's license is requiredBEFOREbidding or offering a price, for projects$25,000 and up(includes materials and labor), as a prime (general) contractor; and also subcontractors performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and masonry are also required to be licensed as a contractor, when the total portion on the project is $25,000 or more; masonry, when $100,000 or more. STEP 4 - PROOF OF INSURANCE. 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. The application for a certificate of renewal must be submitted to the Secretary of State on or before March 1 of each year. Business and Law exam is NOT required to be retaken, BC-A/r (Restricted Limited License) expired licensees must retake the course, The original Qualifying Agent (QA) is still with the company. The person taking the exam will know immediately whether they have passed or failed the exam. Cash statement - cash without fixed assets, etc. For example, an electrical contractor is typically interviewed by a Board member experienced in the electrical field. At renewal time, a contractor may supply a "Reviewed" financial statement for unlimited. 1O0BZq@m e`Q` QB If dissolved, you will need to apply for a license "Revision" to change the mode of operation (requires a new financial statement and approval by the Board). For example, to have your application reviewed at the January Board meeting, you must turn in your application by December 20th. New Application License Renewal Collect Documents Gather all the documents you need to complete the application. Limited Liability Companies (LLC) must submit a copy of their Articles of Organization, and proof showing they have registered/filed with Tennessee Secretary of State, including out of state entities. 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. However, due to scheduling volume, waiting time could take more than an hour. NAME ON LICENSE The Board was originally established in 1931, and today remains a bridge between the consumers and contractors of Tennessee. There is not a 10% tolerance for the BC-A/r restricted residential licensees. Renewals- Due30 days prior to the expiration date(to prevent working on an expired license). Address 2 . Staff must receive within a reasonable time prior to the Board meeting to have in time to process (review, audit, copy for members, add to meeting books, etc.). Municipal Utility (MU)such as: Underground Piping (MU-A); Grading and Drainage (MU-C); Gas Distribution and Transmission Lines (MU-A,1). You may check your expiration date online at:License Search and Verification. What contractor license exams are required? (After a license has been expired for 3 months, must submit a new license application; less than 3 months, may renew with late fees.) Do NOT exceed the monetary limit on license prior to obtaining approval and a revised license by the Board. (See also the examples listed below under the "Summary"). (see Rule 0680-1-.13; considered deficient of plant and equipment); or, Accounts Receivables - make up the majority of working capital, Or - May supply update showing the Receivables have been collected. How to complete the CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS TN. and also your license monetary limit. Submit the "Letter of Reference" from the application and have it completed by a past client or employer who may comment about your construction work/experience OR a code official who has inspected your work. Reciprocal agreementsdo NOT allow using another state's license in Tennessee, but provides a trade exam waiver, only. In addition, there is not a limit on the amount of single projects ongoing. Out-of State corporations must register as a foreign corporation and submit a copy of their Charter, along with a copy of their Certificate of Authority showing they have registered their charter (we may accept a copy of their application stamped "FILED" from the Tennessee Secretary of State's office in order to meet the 20th deadline). This exam is open book and you may obtain the "NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management" manual from one of the bookstores listed above or most professional book stores online. Landscaping - No trade exam; apply for a BC-29 classification. New! A deadline date is required due to the timely review process it takes by staff to ensure the file is in correct order and complete to present at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. (Rule 0680-1-.02) Those who cannot make the deadline or need the license prior to the next Board meeting, may provide a"Hardship"request if it meets the criteria as a hardship to an owner/consumer. Cash only statements must include a Guaranty Agreement with a supplemental financial statement, as well as those with the majority of capital listed as uncollected accounts receivables. Generally, current liabilities include the following: NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESdo not include long term notes, bonds, and obligations that will not be paid out of current assets. Contact: 800-952-0910, McMinnville TCAT (Tennessee College of Applied Technology All the steps to reinstating a contractors license are the same as obtaining a new license, with the exception of the exams.
