Interior Designer licensing

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

Indiana interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 12 CE hours per 2-year cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
None
Approximate fee
$100

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Indiana

Indiana requires 12 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Indiana does not break out a separate HSW subset.

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

Registered Interior Designer (voluntary title registry, IC 25-20.7; PLA-administered). 12 CE hours per rolling 2-year term in interior design or a related discipline; no HSW breakdown in statute. Requires an active NCIDQ certificate or an Indiana architect license.

How to renew your Indiana interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Indiana 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. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $100. Renew through the Indiana 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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Indiana interior designer renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Indiana requires 12 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Indiana board portal.

Does Indiana require HSW hours for interior designers?+

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

Does Indiana allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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