⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Professional Engineer License: North Carolina → Tennessee

Everything you need to know about transferring your professional engineer license from North Carolina to Tennessee

Reciprocity Available

Tennessee accepts comity applications from PEs licensed in other states who meet NCEES Model Law Engineer requirements. Additional state-specific requirements may apply.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	North Carolina (NC)	Tennessee (TN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $75; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $75; renewal fee: $55; total initial fees: $775; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ncbels.org/	application fee: $100; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $825; confidence: high; sources: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/ae.html
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (licenses expire December 31 each year); CE hours: 15; Fee: $55	Period: 2 years (biennial); renewal is done monthly based on registrant's date of initial registration; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Tennessee accepts out-of-state professional engineer licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: North Carolina — Period: Annual (licenses expire December 31 each year); CE hours: 15; Fee: $55; Tennessee — Period: 2 years (biennial); renewal is done monthly based on registrant's date of initial registration; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners →
2
Request credential verification from North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit North Carolina board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Tennessee Licensing Board

Board: Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners
Website: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/ae.html
Phone: (615) 741-3221

Contact Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	North Carolina (NC)	Tennessee (TN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $75; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $75; renewal fee: $55; total initial fees: $775; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ncbels.org/	application fee: $100; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $825; confidence: high; sources: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/ae.html
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (licenses expire December 31 each year); CE hours: 15; Fee: $55	Period: 2 years (biennial); renewal is done monthly based on registrant's date of initial registration; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Tennessee accepts out-of-state professional engineer licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: North Carolina — Period: Annual (licenses expire December 31 each year); CE hours: 15; Fee: $55; Tennessee — Period: 2 years (biennial); renewal is done monthly based on registrant's date of initial registration; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners →

Request credential verification from North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit North Carolina board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Professional Engineer License: North Carolina → Tennessee

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Tennessee Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Professional Engineer License: North Carolina → Tennessee

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Tennessee Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages