Tennessee Architect CE audits & penalties

What happens if a architect misses CE requirements in Tennessee, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Certificates may be late-renewed for 6 months after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus $10/month penalty; renewal later than 6 months after expiration requires reapplication. CE noncompliance blocks renewal; falsely certifying CE may subject the registrant to discipline (per rule 0120-05, as mirrored nonofficially).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Registrants must maintain CE records 4 years and furnish them within 30 days of a Board request (per rule 0120-05-.10, mirrored nonofficially; official text not located).

Official source: Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners

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