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Tennessee · Engineers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Tennessee Engineer License

Tennessee engineers 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 · Verified against the State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors rule on September 3, 2026.

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 engineers holding a Standard biennial PE CE (24 PDH / 2 yrs) license. Requirements are set by State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.

When to renew

Tennessee engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education may be completed at any time during the renewal cycle, as long as it is finished before the deadline. (T.C.A. § 62-2-203(d); Rules Chapter 0120-05 (renewal every 2 years based on date of initial licensure))

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 / technical competency — at least 13 hours
  • Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practice — at least 11 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Tennessee sets engineers requirements by license class (Standard biennial PE CE (24 PDH / 2 yrs)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 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 / technical competency, Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practice. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Tennessee engineers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Tennessee, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 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 engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Tennessee engineers need?
Tennessee engineers 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 engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Standard biennial PE CE (24 PDH / 2 yrs).
What topics are required for Tennessee engineers continuing education?
State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires coverage of: Health, safety, and welfare / technical competency (13 hours); Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practice (11 hours).
Can Tennessee engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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