Continuing Education Rules & Regulations for Tennessee Private Investigators
If you're a licensed private investigator in Tennessee, you must meet specific continuing education requirements to renew your license. Here's an overview of the rules and guidelines mandated by the Tennessee Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission under T.C.A. 62-26-225 and Rule Ch. 1175-02. You can verify a license through the Tennessee verification portal. You can verify active licenses through the TN License Search.
Continuing Education Requirements
- Private investigators in Tennessee must complete 12 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal.
- CE must be earned through Commission-approved providers.
- No online cap is specified by the state (online vendors are approved, with no published cap).
Types of Courses
- Commission-Approved Providers: Providers such as TAI, NAIS, and NALI, plus other approved vendors. New courses require program approval.
Steps to Receive Continuing Education Credit
- Complete 12 hours of CE through Commission-approved providers.
- Provide your name and license number to the sponsor.
- The sponsor reports your attendance to the Commission within 15 days. New course approval is requested via Private.Investigation.Polygraph@tn.gov.
Information sourced from the official state authority: Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission
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