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How to Renew Your Vermont Architect License

Vermont architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects) rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
January 31, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Vermont architects holding a Vermont Architect Biennial CE — All HSW license. Requirements are set by Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects).

When to renew

Vermont architects licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is January 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (26 V.S.A. § 205a (licenses renewed every two years); Vermont Board of Architects Administrative Rule 3.4 (renewal deadline January 31 of odd-numbered years))

The continuing education Vermont requires

Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) — Architecture — at least 24 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Vermont sets architects requirements by license class (Vermont Architect Biennial CE — All HSW). 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 January 31, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) — Architecture. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects)

    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 Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects)

Vermont architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Vermont architects need?
Vermont architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects).
Which license classes does the Vermont architects CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Vermont Architect Biennial CE — All HSW.
What topics are required for Vermont architects continuing education?
Vermont Board of Architects, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State (sos.vermont.gov/architects) requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) — Architecture (24 hours).
Can Vermont architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Vermont requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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