Architect licensing

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

Louisiana 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 $90 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
12 of total
Approximate fee
$90

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Louisiana

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

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

12 HSW hours per calendar year. Renews Dec 31. No carryover.

How to renew your Louisiana architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Louisiana 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 $90. Renew through the Louisiana 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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Louisiana architect renewal FAQ

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

Louisiana architect licenses are renewed annually.

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $90 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Louisiana board portal.

Does Louisiana 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 Louisiana allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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