CTAS-Certified Public Administrator Renewal Fee Instructions

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FY 2026–2027 Certified Public Administrator (CPA) Renewal Fee Payment Instructions

To maintain your Certified Public Administrator (CPA) certification, please complete your annual renewal fee in k@te.
 

Step 1 – Log In

Go to https://kate.tennessee.edu, select External Customers, and sign in using your k@te username and password.
 

Step 2 – Register for the Renewal Fee

You can access the renewal fee in one of two ways:

Option 1 – Learning
  1. Select Learning.
  2. Choose View Your Transcript.
  3. Locate CPA Renewal Fee (Starts 9/1/2026).
  4. Click Register.

Option 2 – Welcome Page
  1. Under My Active Courses, locate CPA Renewal Fee (Starts 9/1/2026).
  2. Click Register.
 

Step 3 – Select Your Payment Method

Click Select under Payment Method and choose one of the following:
  • Credit Card – Pay online immediately.
  • Invoice – Receive an invoice by email to submit for payment.
 

Step 4 – Complete Your Payment

If Paying by Credit Card
  • Enter your payment information.
  • Your registration will be confirmed immediately.
  • A receipt will be emailed to you by CTAS within two (2) business days.

If Requesting an Invoice
  • An invoice will be emailed to the address associated with your k@te account within two (2) business days.
  • Follow the instructions on the invoice to complete payment.
 

Need Assistance?

If you need help with the renewal process, contact CTAS:

Email us: ctas.s...@tennessee.edu

Or click the blue Help button on the CTAS website: https://ctas.tennessee.edu
Screenshot of the County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) website, part of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service, featuring a training session photo and the tagline 'Helping Tennessee county government better serve its citizens.' The blue Help button in the top right navigation is highlighted with an orange square border.
 

Important Reminder
  • The FY 2026–2027 CPA Renewal Fee is now available.
  • Payment is due no later than June 30, 2027.
  • We encourage you to complete your renewal early to ensure your certification remains in good standing.

 

(615) 532-3555   ctas.s...@tennessee.edu   http://ctas.tennessee.edu

 



Steven Cross, MA, CFO
Program Manager | Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Office: (615) 532-7108 | Mobile: (931) 981.3593
226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd., Suite 606 | Nashville, TN 37219

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