Architect licensing

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

Illinois architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 16 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $125 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
16 of total
Approximate fee
$125

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Illinois

Illinois requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 16 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Illinois allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

24 hours; 16 HSW + 1 hr sexual harassment + 1 hr natural-disaster design. Up to 12 carry over. Renews Nov 30 even years.

How to renew your Illinois architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Illinois 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 16 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $125. Renew through the Illinois 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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Illinois architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Illinois requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 16 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $125 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Illinois board portal.

Does Illinois require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 16 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Illinois allow architect CE carryover?+

Yes. Illinois allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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