Continuing Education · California

California Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal

California requires 10 hours of continuing education (See notes in health, safety, and welfare) per renewal cycle. Renewal: Birth month, odd years. Verify current rules with the state board below before completing courses.

Total CE hours 10
HSW hours See notes
Renewal cycle Biennial
Renewal deadline Birth month, odd years
Notes 5 hrs disability access + 5 hrs zero-net-carbon design.
How to stay compliant in California
  • Confirm the current requirement on the California 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 does this automatically and sends monthly status reminders.
Official California resources
Earn your hours with ALA
Last reviewed July 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.