Interior Designer licensing

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

Puerto Rico interior designer licenses renew every three years (triennial) and require 45 CE hours per 3-year cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $25 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Triennial
CE required
45 / cycle
HSW hours
None
Approximate fee
$25

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico requires 45 CE hours per 3-year renewal cycle. Puerto Rico does not break out a separate HSW subset.

Puerto Rico does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

Disenador-Decorador de Interiores (full practice act, Ley 125-1973; standalone board under the Dept. of State, mandatory Colegio). 45 CE credit hours per 3-year cycle from board-approved providers, no HSW subset; renews by Jun 1 of the renewal year. Licensure via the board exam, not NCIDQ. $25 statutory fee.

How to renew your Puerto Rico interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Puerto Rico interior designer licenses renew every three years (triennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 45 CE hours for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $25. Renew through the Puerto Rico 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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Puerto Rico interior designer renewal FAQ

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

Puerto Rico interior designer licenses are renewed every three years (triennial).

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

Puerto Rico requires 45 CE hours per 3-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $25 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Puerto Rico board portal.

Does Puerto Rico require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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