Architect licensing

Puerto Rico Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Puerto Rico 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 $75 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
12 of total
Approximate fee
$75

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

12 CE hours/year (Regulation 8380); tracked via CAAPPR colegiacion. Verify; fee approximate.

How to renew your Puerto Rico architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Puerto Rico 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 $75. Renew through the Puerto Rico 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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Puerto Rico architect renewal FAQ

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

Puerto Rico architect licenses are renewed annually.

How many CE hours does Puerto Rico require for architect renewal?+

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $75 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Puerto Rico board portal.

Does Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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