Interior Designer licensing

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

Wisconsin interior designer licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 15 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 10 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).

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

CE and HSW requirements for interior designers in Wisconsin

Wisconsin requires 15 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 10 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

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

Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer (title act with seal, 2021 Act 195; RID section of the joint examining board, DSPS). 15 hours per biennium, at least 10 HSW, from IDCEC/AIA/GBCI-approved courses; CE cycle Aug 1-Jul 31, renews Jul 31 even years. Fee not posted. NCIDQ required.

How to renew your Wisconsin interior designer license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Wisconsin 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 15 CE hours for this cycle, including 10 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin interior designer renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Wisconsin requires 15 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 10 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Does Wisconsin require HSW hours for interior designers?+

Yes. Of the 15 CE hours, 10 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Wisconsin allow interior designer CE carryover?+

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

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