Continuing Education · New Jersey

New Jersey Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal

New Jersey architects need 24 continuing education hours, 16 of them HSW. Cycle: biennial, odd years. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.

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Total CE hours 24
HSW hours 16
Renewal cycle Biennial, odd years
License renews Jul 31, odd years
Carryover Up to 12 hours
Limits No more than 6 hours count in one calendar day.
Keep records 5 years
Notes 8 HSW hours per year or 16 across the two years. Up to 12 hours may carry over.
Official source State rule or board page

How to stay compliant in New Jersey

  • Confirm the current requirement on the New Jersey 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 New Jersey resources

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.