1. (1) Renewal

   1. (a) All licenses shall expire on June 30 in the year of expiration, and all renewals will be effective July 1.
   2. (b) Applications for the renewal of licenses shall be made by on forms provided by the commissioner and shall contain all information required by the commissioner pursuant to the Act and these rules.
   3. (c) Applications for renewals will not be considered filed until the applicable fee prescribed in these rules is received.
   4. (d) A newly issued court reporter license in Tennessee shall be valid for two (2) years or for other such period of time authorized by T.C.A. § 20-9-611. The holder of the license may renew such license during the 60 days preceding the expiration date thereof by paying the required fee and completion of the application for renewal.
   5. (e) It is the responsibility of each licensee to notify the commissioner of any change of address within thirty (30) days. Failure to receive a renewal form from the commissioner shall not constitute an excuse for failure to renew licensure.
   6. (f) Late renewal applications may be received following expiration of license with the required fees. No late renewal will be granted if a completed application is not received by the commissioner within six (6) months of the expiration of the license. After six (6) months following the expiration of the license, the applicant shall apply for a new license.
   7. (g) A license that has been expired for more than six (6) months is ineligible for reinstatement.

2. (2) Reinstatement of a Suspended or Revoked License

   1. (a) Application for reinstatement shall include evidence of corrective action taken by the licensee. Such application shall be made utilizing the forms provided by the commissioner.

   2. (b) In considering reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license, the commissioner may evaluate factors that include but are not limited to:

      1. 1. Severity of the act(s) that resulted in suspension or revocation of the license.
      2. 2. Conduct of the applicant subsequent to the suspension or revocation of the license.
      3. 3. Lapse of time since suspension or revocation.
      4. 4. Compliance with all reinstatement requirements stipulated by the commissioner.
      5. 5. Rehabilitation attained by the applicant as evidenced by statements provided directly to the commissioner from qualified individuals who have professional knowledge of the applicant.
      6. 6. Violation by the applicant of any applicable statute or rule.
      7. 7. Direct or implied representation(s) of licensure by the individual during the period of revocation.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 20-9-605, 20-9-606, 20-9-607, 20-9-608, 20-9-609, 20-9-611, 20-9-612, and 20-9- 614. Administrative History: Emergency rule filed February 1, 2010; effective through July 31, 2010. New rule filed February 1, 2010; effective July 29, 2010. Rule petitioned March 1, 2010. Emergency rule filed February 1, 2010 expired effective August 1, 2010. Original rule filed July 26, 2010; effective October 24, 2010. Amendments filed November 17, 2016; effective February 15, 2017. Amendments filed April 1, 2026; effective June 30, 2026.