Interior Designer licensing

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

Mississippi interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 12 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 12 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $250 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
12 of total
Approximate fee
$250

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Mississippi

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

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

Mississippi Certified Interior Designer (voluntary title act; IDAC committee of the State Board of Architecture). All 12 biennial hours must be HSW structured courses; renews Jan 31 even years (portal opens Nov 1 odd years); first renewal exempt. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Mississippi interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Mississippi 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 12 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $250. Renew through the Mississippi 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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Mississippi interior designer renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $250 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Mississippi board portal.

Does Mississippi require HSW hours for interior designers?+

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

Does Mississippi allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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