Architect licensing

North Carolina Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

North Carolina architect licenses renew annually and require 12 CE hours per year. Of that total, 12 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $55 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
12 of total
Approximate fee
$55

CE and HSW requirements for architects in North Carolina

North Carolina requires 12 CE hours per year, of which 12 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

North Carolina does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

12 HSW contact hours per calendar year. License year Jul 1-Jun 30. No carryover.

How to renew your North Carolina architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    North Carolina architect licenses renew annually. Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 12 CE hours for this cycle, including 12 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $55. Renew through the North Carolina 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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North Carolina architect renewal FAQ

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

North Carolina architect licenses are renewed annually.

How many CE hours does North Carolina require for architect renewal?+

North Carolina requires 12 CE hours per year, including 12 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $55 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the North Carolina board portal.

Does North Carolina require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 12 CE hours, 12 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does North Carolina allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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