Tennessee License Law

A Tennessee real estate license applicant who has been convicted of a felony must disclose this on the application. TREC will:

AAutomatically deny the application for any felony conviction
BReview the nature of the conviction, time elapsed, and evidence of rehabilitation before making a decision✓ Correct
CApprove the application if the felony is more than 5 years old
DApprove the application only if the conviction was expunged

Explanation

TREC conducts an individualized review of criminal history. The nature of the offense (whether it relates to honesty, trust, or real estate), time elapsed, and evidence of rehabilitation are all considered. There is no automatic denial based solely on a past conviction.

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