Architect licensing

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

Mississippi 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 $275 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$275

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Mississippi

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

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

24 HSW hours (12 per year). Renews Nov 30 odd years. First renewal exempt.

How to renew your Mississippi architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Mississippi 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 $275. Renew through the Mississippi 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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Mississippi architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $275 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Mississippi board portal.

Does Mississippi 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 Mississippi allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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