Interior Designer licensing

Alabama Interior Designer license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Alabama interior designer licenses renew annually and require 10 CE hours per year. Of that total, 10 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $160 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
10 / cycle
HSW hours
10 of total
Approximate fee
$160

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Alabama

Alabama requires 10 CE hours per year, of which 10 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

Registered Interior Designer (title act; standalone ABRID board). 10 CE hours per year, all HSW-relevant, incl. at least 4 in codes and standards; min 4 interactive, max 6 self-directed; no carryover. Renews Sep 30 (fiscal year Oct 1-Sep 30). NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Alabama interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Alabama interior designer 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 10 CE hours for this cycle, including 10 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $160. Renew through the Alabama 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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Alabama interior designer renewal FAQ

How often does a Alabama interior designer license need to be renewed?+

Alabama interior designer licenses are renewed annually.

How many CE hours does Alabama require for interior designer renewal?+

Alabama requires 10 CE hours per year, including 10 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Alabama interior designer license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $160 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Alabama board portal.

Does Alabama require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 10 CE hours, 10 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Alabama allow interior designer CE carryover?+

No. Alabama does not allow interior designer CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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