Architect licensing

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

New York architect licenses renew every three years (triennial) and require 36 CE hours per 3-year cycle. Of that total, 24 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $287 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Triennial
CE required
36 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$287

CE and HSW requirements for architects in New York

New York requires 36 CE hours per 3-year renewal cycle, of which 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

New York allows up to 6 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

36 hours per 3-year registration; 24 must be HSW. Up to 6 carry over. First registration exempt.

How to renew your New York architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    New York architect licenses renew every three years (triennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 36 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 $287. Renew through the New York 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 York architect renewal FAQ

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

New York architect licenses are renewed every three years (triennial).

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

New York requires 36 CE hours per 3-year cycle, including 24 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $287 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the New York board portal.

Does New York require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 36 CE hours, 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does New York allow architect CE carryover?+

Yes. New York allows up to 6 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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