New York · Architects · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your New York Architect License
New York architects must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team.
- CE hours
- 36 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers New York architects holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
When to renew
New York architects licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Each month a new group of licensees will be mailed their registration renewal documents and be eligible to renew online.)
The continuing education New York requires
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions requires 36 hours of approved continuing education every 3 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
Confirm your license class and renewal date
New York sets architects requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions requires 36 hours every 3 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 New York architects course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In New York, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
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 New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
New York architect renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do New York architects need?
- New York architects must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
- What topics are required for New York architects continuing education?
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW); Building codes and standards updates; Accessibility and ADA compliance; Professional ethics.
- Can New York architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above
- New York Architects continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class