Architect licensing

Florida Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Florida architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 22 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
22 of total
Approximate fee
$100

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Florida

Florida requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 22 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Florida does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

24 hours: 22 HSW + 2-hour Florida Building Code course. Renews Feb 28 odd years. No carryover.

How to renew your Florida architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Florida architect licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 24 CE hours for this cycle, including 22 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $100. Renew through the Florida board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Florida architect renewal FAQ

How often does a Florida architect license need to be renewed?+

Florida architect licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does Florida require for architect renewal?+

Florida requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 22 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Florida architect license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Florida board portal.

Does Florida require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 22 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Florida allow architect CE carryover?+

No. Florida does not allow architect CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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