Real Estate License Renewal in Tennessee (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Tennessee is handled by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Tennessee Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	The salesperson-equivalent license (affiliate broker) renews every two years and must be renewed by paying the renewal fee on or before the expiration date. Renewals are done online through the licensee's CORE account. If the license has expired, it can still be renewed online within 60 days of the expiration date (late fees apply); after that the reinstatement process applies.
CE hours required	16 hours
Renewal fee	$75.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker
Governing body	Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Go to the official Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Tennessee

Affiliate brokers must complete 16 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle, completed on or before the license expiration date: 6 hours of the mandatory TREC Core Course plus 10 hours of elective education. CE completion is a condition precedent to renewal; status is checked at renewal via CORE. Note: this ongoing 16-hour CE is separate from initial post-licensing education — newly licensed affiliate brokers must complete a 30-hour Course for New Affiliates as part of initial licensure (not a recurring CE requirement).

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Tennessee

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance portal.
Complete the required 16 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: In Tennessee the standard active salesperson/agent license is called the "affiliate broker." Late renewal fees: $50 per month up to 120 days past expiration, increasing to $100 per month for days 121-365. CE Broker is the official CE tracking system, but renewal itself is submitted at the CORE portal (core.tn.gov), which displays whether CE status is compliant. Initial affiliate broker application fee is $91 (distinct from renewal). The $75 renewal fee is reported by official-sourced search snippets of the TREC fees page; the fees.html page could not be directly loaded during verification (404/403), so the fee figure is high-confidence-but-not-page-verified.

Real Estate license renewal in Tennessee: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Real Estate license in Tennessee?

Tennessee Real Estate licenses renew every 24 months. The salesperson-equivalent license (affiliate broker) renews every two years and must be renewed by paying the renewal fee on or before the expiration date. Renewals are done online through the licensee's CORE account. If the license has expired, it can still be renewed online within 60 days of the expiration date (late fees apply); after that the reinstatement process applies.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Real Estate license in Tennessee?

Approximately 16 continuing-education hours per cycle. Affiliate brokers must complete 16 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle, completed on or before the license expiration date: 6 hours of the mandatory TREC Core Course plus 10 hours of elective education. CE completion is a condition precedent to renewal; status is checked at renewal via CORE. Note: this ongoing 16-hour CE is separate from initial post-licensing education — newly licensed affiliate brokers must complete a 30-hour Course for New Affiliates as part of initial licensure (not a recurring CE requirement). Confirm the current requirement with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.

Can I renew my Tennessee Real Estate license online?

Yes — Tennessee offers online renewal through the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Tennessee Real Estate license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC), within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance promptly if your license has lapsed.

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