Where can I purchase an Electrical Permit?

Electrical permits can be purchased at the following 3 locations in Montgomery County

All Tech Insulation
51 Warfield Blvd Suite B
931-552-0200

Border States Electric (formally Harris Electric)
1891 Wilma Rudolph Blvd
931-552-6580

C & M Supply
607 North 1st Street
931-647-6594

Please refer to the issuing agent above concerning an electrical permit.
agents do not sell permits over the phone.

Cheatham County location

Ashland City, city hall, directly behind the courthouse. 615-792-4211

Who may purchase an Electrical Permit?

Any individual or company that…

1. Presents proof of current licensure (LLE, CE, E with B) by the Board for Licensing Contractors.
OR
2. Is a homeowner that resides at the location identified on the electrical permit and will be performing his or her own electrical installation.
OR
3. Is a person(s) licensed in the accordance with local jurisdiction rules.
OR
4. Is a person(s) wishing to establish a temporary electrical service only.
AND
5. Pays the appropriate fees listed on the permit.


Information needed at the time of purchase:
(Service sizes from 0 - 1,000 amperes)

1. Structure Type

a) Single Family
b) Multi Family
c) Industrial/Commercial
d) Mobile Home
e) Other

2. Permit Type

a) Final
b) Rough-In
c) Temporary
d) HVAC
e) Service Release
f) Re-Inspect


3. Customer Information

a) Name
b) 911 address and/or Subdivision name with Lot number
c) Contact phone number


4. Contractor Information

a) Name
b) Contact phone number
c) Contractor Registration number (license number)



5. Service Size Fees (All are sold by Main size)

a) 0-30 amperes $27.00
b) 31-60 amperes $27.00
c) 61-200 amperes $27.00
d) 201-400 amperes $40.00
e) 401-600 amperes $50.00
f) 601-1,000 amperes $90.00


*Re-inspection permits are $27.00 no matter the size of the main.


Method of payment for Electrical Permits

1. Cash
2. Check payable to: State of TN Dept of Commerce and Insurance


Note for Property Owner’s Electrical Permit

Property owners may perform electrical work (for which an inspection is required) upon his/her own residence, provided that he/she first applies for and obtains a property owner’s electrical permit. This type of permit can be utilized for any electrical installation performed on the property owner’s land. This includes barns, garages, outbuildings, exterior lighting, pools, play houses and other similar installations.

*Rental property is excluded and requires a licensed electrician to obtain a permit.

Non-Standard Electrical Fee Form:(Service sizes in excess of 1,000 amperes)

Final $350.00, All service mains over 1000 amperes
Service Release $175.00
Service Occupancy $ 75.00
Rough in  Inspection $ 35.00




Both the electrical contractor and the deputy electrical inspector will agree on the number of inspections to be performed and both will sign the nonstandard electrical inspection fee form. The electrical permit fee is negotiable with the deputy electrical inspector and must be collected at the time of execution of these forms. Please refer to the table which lists the electrical inspectors with their respective inspection territories and contact phone numbers.


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