Continuing Education · Alabama
Alabama Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Alabama architects need 12 continuing education hours, 12 of them HSW. Cycle: annual, due dec 31. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
| Total CE hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| HSW hours | 12 |
| Renewal cycle | Annual, due Dec 31 |
| License renews | Annual, due Dec 31 |
| Limits | All 12 hours must be structured. |
| Keep records | 1 years |
| Notes | None |
| Official source | State rule or board page |
How to stay compliant in Alabama
- Confirm the current requirement on the Alabama licensing board site. Rules and cycles change.
- Prioritize HSW-designated courses; they satisfy the strictest part of most states’ requirements.
- Keep completion certificates. Most boards can audit several years back.
- If you hold multiple licenses, track each state separately: the ALA CEU Tracker keeps a separate record for each state and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Alabama resources
- Alabama architect licensing board: renewal portal, statutes, and administrative rules
- ICC digital codes library: model codes and state adoptions
Earn your hours with ALA
- Webinars: live LU credit from your desk
- CEU Tracker: every hour logged, every state, one place
Common questions
How many continuing education hours do architects need in Alabama?
Alabama architects need 12 continuing education hours, 12 of them HSW. Cycle: annual, due dec 31. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.