Interior Designer licensing

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

New Mexico interior designer licenses renew every 4 years and require 20 CE hours per 4-year cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Every 4 yrs
CE required
20 / cycle
HSW hours
None
Approximate fee

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in New Mexico

New Mexico requires 20 CE hours per 4-year renewal cycle. New Mexico does not break out a separate HSW subset.

New Mexico does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

Licensed Interior Designer (title act despite the name; standalone Board of Interior Design under RLD). Unusual 4-YEAR license term (16.42.3 NMAC, rolling from issuance): 20 department- or IDCEC-approved CE hours per 4-year cycle, no HSW subset specified. Fee not posted. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your New Mexico interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    New Mexico interior designer licenses renew every 4 years. Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 20 CE hours for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the New Mexico 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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New Mexico interior designer renewal FAQ

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

New Mexico interior designer licenses are renewed every 4 years.

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

New Mexico requires 20 CE hours per 4-year cycle.

Does New Mexico require HSW hours for interior designers?+

New Mexico 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 New Mexico allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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