Architect licensing

New Jersey Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

New Jersey 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 $160 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
16 of total
Approximate fee
$160

CE and HSW requirements for architects in New Jersey

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

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

16 HSW + 8 practice. Up to 12 carry over (earned in last 6 months). Renews Jul 31 odd years.

How to renew your New Jersey architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    New Jersey 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 $160. Renew through the New Jersey 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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New Jersey architect renewal FAQ

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

New Jersey architect licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does New Jersey require for architect renewal?+

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $160 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the New Jersey board portal.

Does New Jersey 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 New Jersey allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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