Obtain Your License

Pursuing a career in the Electrical field? Study at home for your Tennessee Electrical license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.

  • Electrical Continuing Education

    Tennessee Limited Licensed Electrician (TN LLE) Exam Prep

    $219.99

    This exam prep course takes the learner through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing exactly what to highlight. After highlighting is completed in each book, you have the option to take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. The program is fully narrated. For electrical projects that exceed $25,000, an Electrical Contractors license is required. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Electrical Continuing Education

    Tennessee Limited Licensed Electrician (TN LLE) Complete Package

    $1,009.93

    The Tennessee Limited Electrician (TN LLE) Complete package includes the following:

    • Tennessee Limited Electrician (TN LLE) Course
    • National Electrical Code – 2017
    • National Electrical Code Handbook – 2017
    • NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
    • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
    • Tennessee LEE Tab pack

    The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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Requirements To Complete

About This License

This license covers electrical work under $25,000 per job. Those who work in counties having a codes office, which performs their own inspections (such as Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Shelby, etc.), licensing and testing, the LLE is not accepted.

Requirements to Obtaining Your License

Limited Licensed Electricians license is required in Tennessee for electrical projects that do not exceed $25,000.

  • For electrical projects that exceed $25,000, an Electrical Contractors license is required.
  • Please note that the Tennessee Business and Law exam is NOT required to be passed to obtain your LLP as this license does NOT make you a contractor.

Applying For Your License

An application for licensure can be obtained from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors by calling 1-800-544-7693. The licensing and application fee is $250.00.

Exam Details

  • The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267)
  • 40 questions and a 2-hour time limit
  • 72.5% is required to pass the exam
  • The exam fee is $57.
  • Topics on the exam include general knowledge and electrical installation requirements; services, feeders, and branch circuits; overcurrent protection; grounding and bonding; conductors and cables; raceways and boxes; hazardous locations, special occupancies, and special equipment; low voltage, alarms, signaling systems, and communications; lighting, and signs and general use equipment.

Books and References for the Exam

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Exam Review Education

We offer review for the electrical exam in an online training format. The course includes highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips/strategies. Each time you take a practice test, the questions are randomly generated from our database. Therefore, you will never see the same test twice, guaranteeing you the best review possible for your examination.

Continuing Education

There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.

Reciprocity Agreement

Tennessee has limited reciprocity agreement with the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.

How It Works

1

Obtain pre-approval from the state (if applicable).

2

Purchase Exam Prep materials.

3

Schedule and pass your state exams.

4

Submit to the state your application, licensing fee, and proof of insurance.