How many CE hours does a Tennessee Affiliate Broker need?

16 CE contact hours every 2 years, per the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC). 16 CE hours every 2 years (a 6-hour Core course plus 10 elective). Always confirm with the board.

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Tennessee Affiliate Broker: CE & renewal requirements

16 CE contact hours every 2 years

Biennial; expires 2 years from issuance. Tennessee's salesperson-equivalent license is the 'Affiliate Broker.'

Source: Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) · confirmed 2026-06. Requirements change — always verify with the board.

Required topics

6-hr mandatory TREC Core Course — every cycle
10 hrs elective CE

First renewal & exemptions

First renewal owes the same 16 hours; affiliate brokers licensed before July 1, 1980 (no gaps) are exempt.

If your license lapses

Late fees escalate ($50 per 30 days up to 120 days; $100/month after); expired over a year means reapplying and re-testing.

How CE is tracked

Tracked via CE Broker (TREC's official CE system).

Watch out: Only ONE Core course per cycle counts toward CE — a second earns zero — and don't confuse the pre-license 30-hr New Affiliates course with CE.

Are you on track? Check free

Enter your license expiration and CE hours completed — see what you still owe, the pace to finish, and your reminder schedule. No signup.

Informational only, based on the numbers you enter — not legal or licensing advice, and not an official record. Confirm your exact requirement and current status with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).