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District of Columbia Interior Designer license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

District of Columbia interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 10 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 10 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
10 / cycle
HSW hours
10 of total
Approximate fee
$120

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in District of Columbia

District of Columbia requires 10 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 10 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

District of Columbia does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

Licensed Interior Designer (practice act; joint Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture). 10 contact hours per 2-year term from IDCEC-recognized providers; all-HSW characterization is from a secondary source. Renews Oct 31 even years via Access DC. Current NCIDQ certificate required.

How to renew your District of Columbia interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    District of Columbia interior designer 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 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 $120. Renew through the District of Columbia 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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District of Columbia interior designer renewal FAQ

How often does a District of Columbia interior designer license need to be renewed?+

District of Columbia interior designer licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does District of Columbia require for interior designer renewal?+

District of Columbia requires 10 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 10 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a District of Columbia interior designer license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the District of Columbia board portal.

Does District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia allow interior designer CE carryover?+

No. District of Columbia does not allow interior designer CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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