Interior Designer licensing

Tennessee Interior Designer license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Tennessee interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 13 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $140 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
13 of total
Approximate fee
$140

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Tennessee

Tennessee requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 13 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Tennessee allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

Registered Interior Designer (title act; joint Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners). 24 PDHs per 2-year anniversary-based cycle, at least 13 HSW/technical; first renewal needs only 12 (7 HSW). Rule text still allows 12 carryover hours even though the architect equivalent was repealed; confirm with the board. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Tennessee interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Tennessee interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 24 CE hours for this cycle, including 13 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $140. Renew through the Tennessee board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Tennessee interior designer renewal FAQ

How often does a Tennessee interior designer license need to be renewed?+

Tennessee interior designer licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does Tennessee require for interior designer renewal?+

Tennessee requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 13 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Tennessee interior designer license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $140 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Tennessee board portal.

Does Tennessee require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 13 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Tennessee allow interior designer CE carryover?+

Yes. Tennessee allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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