Architect licensing

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

Michigan 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 $70 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$70

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Michigan

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

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

All 24 hours must be HSW; min 12 in the year before renewal. Renews Oct 31 even years. First cycle exempt.

How to renew your Michigan architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Michigan 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 $70. Renew through the Michigan 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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Michigan architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $70 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Michigan board portal.

Does Michigan 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 Michigan allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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