Architect licensing

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

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

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

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

All 12 hours must be HSW. Cycle Sep 1-Aug 31. No carryover.

How to renew your Massachusetts architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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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Massachusetts architect renewal FAQ

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

Massachusetts architect licenses are renewed annually.

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

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

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

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

Does Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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