Architect licensing

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

Missouri architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 16 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $35 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
16 of total
Approximate fee
$35

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Missouri

Missouri requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 16 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

24 hours; 16 must be HSW. Up to 12 carry over. Renews Dec 31 biennially.

How to renew your Missouri architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Missouri 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 16 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $35. Renew through the Missouri 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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Missouri architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Missouri requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 16 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $35 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Missouri board portal.

Does Missouri require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 16 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Missouri allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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