Continuing Education · Virginia

Virginia Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal

Virginia requires 16 hours of continuing education (16 in health, safety, and welfare) per renewal cycle. Renewal: Month of initial licensure. Verify current rules with the state board below before completing courses.

Total CE hours 16
HSW hours 16
Renewal cycle Biennial
Renewal deadline Month of initial licensure
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 does this automatically and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Virginia 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.