Interior Designer licensing

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

Maryland interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 10 CE hours per 2-year cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $86 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
10 / cycle
HSW hours
None
Approximate fee
$86

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Maryland

Maryland requires 10 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Maryland does not break out a separate HSW subset.

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

Certified Interior Designer (title act; standalone Board of Certified Interior Designers, Dept. of Labor). 1 CEU = 10 hours per rolling 2-year term across 2+ board-approved courses, incl. 1 hour sustainable design (IDCEC+USGBC approved); no official HSW-hour split. $112 reinstatement fee if renewed even one day late. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Maryland interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

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

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $86. Renew through the Maryland 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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Maryland interior designer renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Maryland requires 10 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $86 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Maryland board portal.

Does Maryland require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Maryland 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 Maryland allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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