A Tennessee teaching license is issued for a specific time period and must be renewed. Prior to the end of the validity period, educators must inquire about renewal procedures for their particular license. Each type of license has specific renewal requirements. Coursework may or may not be required depending on education level attained and the amount and type of experience accrued during the validity of the license. Before taking any academic courses for use as renewal courses, it is recommended to check with the Tennessee Office of Teacher Licensing to make sure it is appropriate coursework for the type license you held.

Click on the type of license you wish to renew for specific instructions.

• Apprentice Teacher License or Out-of-State Teacher License
• Professional License (Teacher)
• Alternative License Type A
• Alternative License Type E
• Alternative Type I
• Alternative Type II
• Interim License Type B
• Apprentice Occupational Education Licenses
• Professional Occupational Education License
• Beginning Administrator License
• Professional Administrator License
• Apprentice Special Group License
• Professional School Service Personnel