Who regulates real estate licenses in Tennessee?

Real estate licensing in Tennessee is overseen by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the TREC?

Phone: (615) 741-2273. Address: 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Suite 180, Nashville, TN 37243. Website: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.html.

What license types does Tennessee issue?

Tennessee issues the following real estate license types: Affiliate Broker, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Tennessee, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Your Tennessee real estate license is issued and regulated by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the TREC.

Regulator: Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC)

Address: 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Suite 180, Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: (615) 741-2273

Website: www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.html

License Types in Tennessee

Affiliate Broker
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after waiting 24 hours. Must pass within one year of course completion.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official TREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the TREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

TREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by PSI

Fingerprinting & background check

A fingerprint-based background check is required for licensure in Tennessee. Processed through Electronic fingerprinting through IdentoGO (TN real estate service code 28TZ99; ~$38–$45); prints sent to the TBI and FBI. Confirm the current process and fees with the TREC.

Fingerprinting details

All Tennessee forms & official links Tennessee education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026