Architect licensing

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

Pennsylvania 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 $100 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$100

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Pennsylvania

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

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

All 24 hours must be HSW. Renews Jun 30 odd years. Note: the 2025 cycle CE requirement was waived one-time (Act 144).

How to renew your Pennsylvania architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Pennsylvania 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 $100. Renew through the Pennsylvania 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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Pennsylvania architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Pennsylvania board portal.

Does Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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