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District of Columbia Continuing Education

Exact CE hours, renewal cycles, license classes, and required topics for 12 licensed professions in District of Columbia — from each board's published rules — with the online course for each.

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District of Columbia CE requirements by licensed profession

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Electricians

No CE hours requiredDistrict of Columbia Board of Industrial Trades

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Plumbers

No CE hours requiredDistrict of Columbia Board of Industrial Trades

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HVAC Technicians

No CE hours requiredDistrict of Columbia Board of Industrial Trades

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Real Estate Agents

15 hours every 2 yearsDC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)

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Insurance Agents

24 hours every 2 yearsDC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)

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Engineers

20 hours every 2 yearsDC Board of Professional Engineering (Dept. of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing)

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Architects

24 hours every 2 yearsDC Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture (DLCP)

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Land Surveyors

12 hours every 2 yearsDistrict of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) - regulates land surveyors

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Landscape Architects

24 hours every 2 yearsDC Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture (Dept. of Licensing and Consumer Protection)

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Tax Preparers

No CE hours requiredDC Office of Tax and Revenue

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Auto Dealers

No CE hours requiredDepartment of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) Business Licensing Division

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Driver Education Instructors

No CE hours requiredDC Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Services Administration

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