Locksmith / Tennessee
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Tennessee Locksmith License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Installs, repairs, and opens locks. Licensed in ~15 states.

What the Tennessee data shows for Locksmiths

To practice as a locksmith in Tennessee, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Tennessee's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Upfront cost is $150 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Tennessee, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Tennessee reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Locksmith · Tennessee

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Locksmith in Tennessee? ▼
In Tennessee, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Locksmith in Tennessee? ▼
To become a licensed locksmith in Tennessee, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Tennessee licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Locksmith license to Tennessee from another state? ▼
Tennessee evaluates out-of-state locksmith licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Tennessee licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Locksmith licensing? ▼
Tennessee doesn't condition locksmith licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Locksmith in Tennessee is one requirement row in a locksmith-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Tennessee's locksmith requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Locksmith in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Tennessee's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Tennessee overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Tennessee licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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