Interior Designer licensing

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

Kentucky interior designer licenses renew annually and require 12 CE hours per year. Of that total, 8 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $200 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
8 of total
Approximate fee
$200

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Kentucky

Kentucky requires 12 CE hours per year, of which 8 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

Certified Interior Designer (title act; Kentucky Board of Architects). 12 PDUs per year (1 PDU = 50 min), at least 8 structured on HSW topics, up to 4 self-directed; CE year Oct 1-Sep 30, renewal window closes Nov 30; first year exempt. NCIDQ or ARE required.

How to renew your Kentucky interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Kentucky 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 12 CE hours for this cycle, including 8 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $200. Renew through the Kentucky 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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Kentucky interior designer renewal FAQ

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

Kentucky interior designer licenses are renewed annually.

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

Kentucky requires 12 CE hours per year, including 8 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $200 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Kentucky board portal.

Does Kentucky require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 12 CE hours, 8 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Kentucky allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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