Interior Designer licensing

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

Georgia interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 12 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 6 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $90 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
6 of total
Approximate fee
$90

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Georgia

Georgia requires 12 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 6 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

Registered Interior Designer (title act; joint architects board). 12 hours per biennium, at least 6 in Public Protection (HSW) structured activities; renews Mar 31 odd years; first renewal prorated. Fee approximate (schedule adopted by reference). NCIDQ or ARE required.

How to renew your Georgia interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Georgia 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 12 CE hours for this cycle, including 6 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $90. Renew through the Georgia 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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Georgia interior designer renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Georgia requires 12 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 6 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $90 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Georgia board portal.

Does Georgia require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 12 CE hours, 6 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Georgia allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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