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Idaho · Architects · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Idaho Architect License

Idaho architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Architects and Landscape Architects.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Architects and Landscape Architects rule on September 3, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Idaho architects holding a license in one of these classes: Architect, Architects. Requirements are set by Architects and Landscape Architects.

When to renew

Idaho architects licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (This staggered approach ensures a manageable transition process for licensees while ensuring steady cash flow for the boards.)

The continuing education Idaho requires

Architects and Landscape Architects requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)
  • Building codes and standards updates
  • Accessibility and ADA compliance
  • Professional ethics

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Idaho sets architects requirements by license class (Architect, Architects). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Architects and Landscape Architects requires 12 hours every 2 years, including Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW), Building codes and standards updates, Accessibility and ADA compliance, Professional ethics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Architects and Landscape Architects

    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 Architects and Landscape Architects

Idaho architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Idaho architects need?
Idaho architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Architects and Landscape Architects.
Which license classes does the Idaho architects CE requirement apply to?
The 12 hours requirement applies to: Architect, Architects.
What topics are required for Idaho architects continuing education?
Architects and Landscape Architects requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW); Building codes and standards updates; Accessibility and ADA compliance; Professional ethics.
Can Idaho architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Idaho requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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