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How to Renew Your Georgia Architect License

Georgia architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers rule on September 3, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
June 30, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Georgia architects holding a registered architect license. Requirements are set by Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers.

When to renew

Georgia architects licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (GA Architects: expire June 30 of odd years; 24 PDUs per biennium (sos.ga.gov))

The continuing education Georgia requires

Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Georgia sets architects requirements by license class (registered architect). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is June 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers requires 24 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Georgia architects course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Georgia, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers

Georgia architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Georgia architects need?
Georgia architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers.
Which license classes does the Georgia architects CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: registered architect.
Can Georgia architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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