Architect licensing

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

Virginia architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 16 CE hours per 2-year cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $110 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
16 / cycle
HSW hours
None
Approximate fee
$110

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Virginia

Virginia requires 16 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Virginia does not break out a separate HSW subset.

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

16 hours per biennium; no HSW subset mandated. No carryover.

How to renew your Virginia architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Virginia 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 16 CE hours for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $110. Renew through the Virginia 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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Virginia architect renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Virginia requires 16 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $110 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Virginia board portal.

Does Virginia require HSW hours for architects?+

Virginia does not break out a separate HSW requirement for architects; the full CE total applies. PE License Pro still tracks every hour against the state rule.

Does Virginia allow architect CE carryover?+

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

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