Professional Geologist / Tennessee
2026 data Tennessee board official source

Tennessee Professional Geologist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Geological assessments for construction and environment. Licensed in ~32 states.

What the Tennessee data shows for Professional Geologists

To practice as a professional geologist in Tennessee, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Tennessee's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Degree + Experience".

Upfront cost is $200 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Tennessee, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Tennessee handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
58/100
Professional Geologist · Tennessee

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$200
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

Education / Training Hours
Degree + Experience
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$200
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Geologist in Tennessee? ▼
In Tennessee, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $200 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Professional Geologist in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee licenses professional geologists who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Tennessee licensing board.
Can I transfer my Professional Geologist license to Tennessee from another state? ▼
Out-of-state professional geologist credentials get a case-by-case review in Tennessee rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Tennessee licensing board.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Professional Geologist licensing? ▼
Tennessee doesn't condition professional geologist licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Professional Geologist in Tennessee is one requirement row in a professional geologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Tennessee licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.