Interior Designer licensing

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

Minnesota interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 24 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Minnesota

Minnesota requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Minnesota allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

Certified Interior Designer (title act; AELSLAGID multi-profession board). 24 PDH per biennium, all HSW-pertinent, of which 2 must be professional ethics (ethics hours cannot carry over); up to 12 carry over. Renews Jun 30 even years; keep records 4 years. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Minnesota interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Minnesota 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 24 CE hours for this cycle, including 24 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the Minnesota 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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Minnesota interior designer renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Minnesota requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 24 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Does Minnesota require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Minnesota allow interior designer CE carryover?+

Yes. Minnesota allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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