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Tennessee PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Tennessee requires 24 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 12 per year). Up to 12 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $50 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renewal date based on licensee's birth month.

Open the Tennessee board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
24 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$50

CE / PDH requirements in Tennessee

Tennessee requires 24 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 12 hours per year).

Tennessee allows up to 12 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Tennessee PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renewal date based on licensee's birth month.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 24 PDH for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $50. Tennessee accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  4. 4
    Save your new pocket card

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

Practicing through a firm in Tennessee?

Most states require firms to hold a separate Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to offer engineering services. The CoA renews on its own cycle and has its own fee. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses and firm CoAs side by side.

Tennessee PE renewal FAQ

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

Tennessee PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renewal date based on licensee's birth month.

How many PDH hours does Tennessee require for PE renewal?+

Tennessee requires 24 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $50 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Tennessee board portal.

Where do I renew my Tennessee PE license?+

Tennessee renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/ae.html.

Does Tennessee allow PDH carryover?+

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

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