Continuing Education · Massachusetts
Massachusetts Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Massachusetts architects need 12 continuing education hours, 12 of them HSW. Cycle: annual. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
| Total CE hours | 12 |
| HSW hours | 12 |
| Renewal cycle | Annual |
| License renews | Annual, due Aug 31 |
| CE hours due | Dec 31 each year |
| Keep records | 6 years |
| Notes | 12 HSW hours each calendar year under 231 CMR 3.06. The Board FAQ still describes a September 1 to August 31 period. The tracker uses the calendar year. |
| Confirm with the Board | The regulation and the Board FAQ describe different CE periods. |
| Official source | State rule or board page |
How to stay compliant in Massachusetts
- Confirm the current requirement on the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts resources
- Massachusetts 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
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.