Continuing Education · Virginia

Virginia Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal

Virginia architects need 16 continuing education hours. Cycle: biennial. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.

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Total CE hours 16
HSW hours None stated
Renewal cycle Biennial
License renews Month of initial licensure
Keep records 3 years
Notes 16 hours per two years on topics related to practice.
Official source State rule or board page

How to stay compliant in Virginia

  • Confirm the current requirement on the Virginia 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 Virginia 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.