Architect licensing

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

Kentucky architect licenses renew annually and require 12 CE hours per year. Of that total, 12 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $125 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
12 of total
Approximate fee
$125

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Kentucky

Kentucky requires 12 CE hours per year, of which 12 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

12 HSW hours per calendar year. Renews Jun 30. No carryover.

How to renew your Kentucky architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Kentucky architect licenses renew annually. Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 12 CE hours for this cycle, including 12 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

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

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

Kentucky architect licenses are renewed annually.

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

Kentucky requires 12 CE hours per year, including 12 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

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

Does Kentucky require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 12 CE hours, 12 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Kentucky allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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