Architect licensing

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

Ohio 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 $125 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$125

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Ohio

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

Ohio does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

12 HSW hours per calendar year (24 per biennium). Renews Dec 31 odd years. No carryover.

How to renew your Ohio architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Ohio 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 $125. Renew through the Ohio 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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Ohio architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $125 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Ohio board portal.

Does Ohio 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 Ohio allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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