State of Tennessee - Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners

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Architect
Type of Expense	Amount
Application
by Exam (doesn't include Exam Fee) Application by Comity Application by Reapplying	$30.00 $55.00 $55.00 Application Fees are non-refundable.
Exam
ARE Exam Fees are to be paid at the testing center.	ARE Exam Fees Information
Registration
Biennial Registration/Renewal Fee	$140.00 (if approved)
Late Renewal Penalty Fee	$10.00 (per month or fraction of month)

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Engineer
Type of Expense	Amount
Application
by Exam (doesn't include Exam Fee) Application by Comity Application by Reapplying	$30.00 $55.00 $55.00 Application Fees are non-refundable.
Exam
Exam Fee/Exam Retake Fee	$245.00
Structural II Exam Fee	$735.00
Exam Postponement Fee	$25.00 (due if postponement is made after examinations are ordered)
Registration
Biennial Registration/Renewal Fee	$140.00 (if approved)
Late Renewal Penalty Fee	$10.00 (per month or fraction of month)

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Engineer Intern
Type of Fee	Amount
Application/Exam
Application/Exam Fee	$50.00 Application fees are non-refundable.
Exam Postponement Fee (non-seniors only)	$25.00 (due if postponement is made after examinations are ordered)

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Interior Designer
Type of Expense	Amount
Application
Application Fee	$55.00 Application Fees are non-refundable.
Registration
Biennial Registration/Renewal Fee	$140 (if approved)
Late Renewal Penalty Fee	$10.00 (per month or fraction of month)

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Landscape Architect
Type of Fee	Amount
Application
by Exam (doesn't include Exam Fee) by Comity by Reapplying	$30.00 $55.00 $55.00 Application Fees are non-refundable.
Exam
LARE Examination Fees – Sections A, B, and D are now computerized and exam fees should be paid at the test site. You must schedule with CLARB to take these portions of the exam after you have been approved by the Tennessee Board. The exam fees for Sections C and E are to be paid directly to the Tennessee Board. Retake Fee	LARE Exam/Fees Information $75.00 + Exam Cost
Registration
Biennial Registration/Renewal Fee	$140.00 (if approved)
Late Renewal Penalty Fee	$10.00 (per month or fraction of month)

Additional Fee Notes (All Professions):

Other Fees:

Duplicate Certificate (Professional)-----$25.00
Duplicate Certificate (Engineer Intern)-----$15.00
Transfer of Exam Grades (Architect and Landscape Architect-----$20.00
Returned Check Fee-----$20.00

Make checks payable to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.

You must submit the non-refundable application fee with your application.

To facilitate the processing of your application, the registration fee may also be paid at the time of application, but is not required. If you are not approved for registration, the registration fee will be refunded.

Please submit the application and fees to the address on the application form.