Interior Designer licensing

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

Florida interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 14 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $75 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
20 / cycle
HSW hours
14 of total
Approximate fee
$75

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Florida

Florida requires 20 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 14 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

Registered Interior Designer (voluntary registration since HB 1193 in 2020; only registrants may use the title and sign/seal ID documents for permits). 20 hours per biennium: 14 HSW + 2 Advanced Florida Building Code + 4 elective, via board-approved providers. Renews Feb 28 odd years; first renewal exempt if registered under 24 months. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Florida interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Florida 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 20 CE hours for this cycle, including 14 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $75. Renew through the Florida 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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Florida interior designer renewal FAQ

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

Florida interior designer licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

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

Florida requires 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 14 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

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

Does Florida require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 20 CE hours, 14 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Florida allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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