Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Tennessee
- A change of ownership must be reported at least 30 days ahead with a new application and fee.
- The license expires on its anniversary, not on a statewide date; after a 60-day grace period the provider must reapply and be inspected again.
- Canes, crutches, walkers, bathtub grab bars and upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics are outside the HME definition.
Does Tennessee require a DME supplier license?
No one may operate a home care organization providing home medical equipment in Tennessee without a Health Facilities Commission license. HME services include selling or renting HME for delivery to a residence in Tennessee, wherever the provider is located. HME includes prescription-labeled devices, oxygen, mobility and respiratory equipment.
- DME or HME license
- Home Care Organization Providing Home Medical Equipment License
- Issued by Tennessee Health Facilities Commission
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-30-.01(21)-(23), 0720-30-.02
Do out-of-state suppliers shipping into Tennessee need a license?
A Tennessee location is optional. A provider that does not want one says so on the application and designates its license category. The definition of HME services applies regardless of where the provider is located.
- Covers out-of-state suppliers
- No Tennessee location required
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-30-.01(23), 0720-30-.02(1)(a), (1)(e), (2)(g)
What does a Tennessee DME license cost?
- Initial: $1,404 (as of October 2026)
- Renewal: $1,404 per year; late penalty $100 a month, capped at twice the fee (as of October 2026)
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-30-.02(2)(b), (4)(b)
How often does a Tennessee DME license renew?
- Renews every year
- Due Anniversary of the original license date
Who must be on staff at a licensed Tennessee location?
The governing body appoints a qualified administrator, who may serve only one licensed home care organization except under the same ownership and location. A change of administrator is reported within 15 days, and 5% or greater owners are disclosed.
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-30-.04(1)-(3)
Does Medicare accreditation count in Tennessee?
A provider accredited by The Joint Commission, CHAP or another approved accrediting body may submit proof of accreditation and is presumed to comply with the Commission's requirements.
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-30-.04(5)
Licensing in Tennessee?
We confirm what Tennessee requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.