# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-108: Certification

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-108
- **Heading:** Certification
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 29 / Section 63-29-108

## Text

(a) A midwife who has met the standards set forth in this chapter may apply to the board for Tennessee certification. An application for Tennessee certification shall provide information as required by this section and as may be required by the board. Except for the American College of Nurse Midwives certified midwives and certified nurse midwives, a certificate under this chapter is required to practice midwifery for monetary compensation in which service has been offered for a fee. A certificate under this chapter is not required for certified nurse midwives who maintain their licensure as registered nurses pursuant to chapter 7 of this title. (b) In order to receive certification as a CPM-TN, an applicant shall: (1) Obtain certification from NARM and currently hold the title of CPM; (2) Read, understand, and agree to practice under the guidelines set forth in this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and (3) Have proof of current CPR certification including infant or neonatal resuscitation. Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 9.
(a) A midwife who has met the standards set forth in this chapter may apply to the board for Tennessee certification. An application for Tennessee certification shall provide information as required by this section and as may be required by the board. Except for the American College of Nurse Midwives certified midwives and certified nurse midwives, a certificate under this chapter is required to practice midwifery for monetary compensation in which service has been offered for a fee. A certificate under this chapter is not required for certified nurse midwives who maintain their licensure as registered nurses pursuant to chapter 7 of this title.
(b) In order to receive certification as a CPM-TN, an applicant shall: (1) Obtain certification from NARM and currently hold the title of CPM; (2) Read, understand, and agree to practice under the guidelines set forth in this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and (3) Have proof of current CPR certification including infant or neonatal resuscitation.
(1) Obtain certification from NARM and currently hold the title of CPM;
(2) Read, understand, and agree to practice under the guidelines set forth in this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and
(3) Have proof of current CPR certification including infant or neonatal resuscitation.
Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 9.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-101 Findings of general assembly](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-103 Council established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-104 Members - Terms of office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-105 Removal of council member for absenteeism](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-106 Election of chair and vice chair - Quorum - Meetings - Notice - Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-107 Responsibilities of council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-108 Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-109 Title - Term of initial certificate - Renewal - Denial of applications - Third party payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-110 Status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-111 Reapplication after expiration of certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-112 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-113 Display of certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-114 Revocation or suspension of license - Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-114.md)

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