Registered nurse · Tennessee
Tennessee RN License Renewal: $100 Fee, Deadline & CE (2026)
What it costs to renew a Tennessee RN license, when it's due and what continuing education you need, from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Checked against official sources on September 24, 2026 · Sources
- Renewal fee
- $100
- $50 a year
- Cycle
- Every 2 years
- Expires
- Last day of your birth month, every 2 years
- Continuing ed.
- —
- See the board
When is my renewal due?
Look it up on the board's license verification page if you don't have it handy.
Enter the date on your license to get reminders.
The .ics file works with Apple Calendar, Outlook and Google Calendar, with alerts 90, 30 and 7 days before.
Details
| Fee | $100$90 renewal fee plus the $10 biennial state regulatory fee. |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Last day of your birth month, every 2 years |
| Continuing education | Tennessee requires proof of continued competence with each renewal. See the board’s requirements. |
Compare other states
| State | Fee | Cycle | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| Florida | $75 | Every 2 years | $37.50 |
| New York | $73 | Every 3 years | $24.33 |
| Pennsylvania | $122 | Every 2 years | $61 |
| Virginia | $140 | Every 2 years | $70 |
| Montana | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| New Mexico | $110 | Every 2 years | $55 |
| Vermont | $220 | Every 2 years | $110 |
Tennessee RN renewal questions
How much does it cost to renew a Tennessee RN license?
The renewal fee is $100 every 2 years. $90 renewal fee plus the $10 biennial state regulatory fee.
When does a Tennessee RN license expire?
Last day of your birth month, every 2 years.
Sources
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