Architect licensing

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

Maryland architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 24 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $86 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$86

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Maryland

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

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

12 HSW LUs in each year of the 2-year cycle. First renewal exempt.

How to renew your Maryland architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Maryland 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 24 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $86. Renew through the Maryland 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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Maryland architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $86 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Maryland board portal.

Does Maryland require HSW hours for architects?+

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

Does Maryland allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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