Tennessee · Architects · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Tennessee Architect License
Tennessee architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Tennessee architects holding a Architect license. Requirements are set by State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
When to renew
Tennessee architects licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.
The continuing education Tennessee requires
State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- health, safety, and welfare subjects — at least 24 hours
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Tennessee sets architects requirements by license class (Architect). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires 24 hours every 2 years, including health, safety, and welfare subjects. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Tennessee architects course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Tennessee, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
Tennessee architect renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Tennessee architects need?
- Tennessee architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
- Which license classes does the Tennessee architects CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Architect.
- What topics are required for Tennessee architects continuing education?
- State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires coverage of: health, safety, and welfare subjects (24 hours).
- Can Tennessee architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above
- Tennessee Architects continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class