Architect licensing

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

Minnesota architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
None
Approximate fee
$120

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Minnesota

Minnesota requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Minnesota does not break out a separate HSW subset.

Minnesota allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

24 hours incl. 2 ethics (ethics cannot carry). Up to 12 carry over. Renews Jun 30 even years.

How to renew your Minnesota architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Minnesota 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. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $120. Renew through the Minnesota 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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Minnesota architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Minnesota requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Minnesota board portal.

Does Minnesota require HSW hours for architects?+

Minnesota does not break out a separate HSW requirement for architects; the full CE total applies. PE License Pro still tracks every hour against the state rule.

Does Minnesota allow architect CE carryover?+

Yes. Minnesota allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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