Continuing Education · North Carolina

North Carolina Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal

North Carolina requires 12 hours of continuing education (12 in health, safety, and welfare) per renewal cycle. Renewal: Annual — Jun 30. Verify current rules with the state board below before completing courses.

Total CE hours 12
HSW hours 12
Renewal cycle Annual
Renewal deadline Annual — Jun 30
How to stay compliant in North Carolina
  • Confirm the current requirement on the North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.