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How to Renew Your Maine Architect License

Maine architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) rule on September 10, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Maine architects holding a Annual HSW Continuing Education (effective July 1, 2026) license. Requirements are set by Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).

When to renew

Maine architects licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (32 MRSA §224 (architect license renewal); 32 MRSA §224-B(1) (CE required 'each year' as prerequisite to renewal, effective July 1, 2026; PL 2025, c. 318))

The continuing education Maine requires

Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) — at least 12 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Maine sets architects requirements by license class (Annual HSW Continuing Education (effective July 1, 2026)). 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

    Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires 12 hours every year, including Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Maine 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 Maine, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

Maine architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Maine architects need?
Maine architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).
Which license classes does the Maine architects CE requirement apply to?
The 12 hours requirement applies to: Annual HSW Continuing Education (effective July 1, 2026).
What topics are required for Maine architects continuing education?
Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires coverage of: Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) (12 hours).
Can Maine architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maine requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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