Architect licensing

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

New Mexico 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 $225 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$225

CE and HSW requirements for architects in New Mexico

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

New Mexico does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

12 HSW hours per calendar year (24 per biennium). No carryover.

How to renew your New Mexico architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    New Mexico 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 $225. Renew through the New Mexico 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 Mexico architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $225 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the New Mexico board portal.

Does New Mexico 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 New Mexico allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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