Wisconsin · Architects · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Wisconsin Architect License
Wisconsin architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- July 31, 2028
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Wisconsin architects holding a license in one of these classes: Architect, Registered Architect. Requirements are set by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
When to renew
Wisconsin architects licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is July 31, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (WI Architects: biennium 8/1/even-7/31/even (dsps.wi.gov); NOTE: no CE for WI architects)
The continuing education Wisconsin requires
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- health, safety and welfare — at least 16 hours
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Wisconsin sets architects requirements by license class (Architect, 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 July 31, 2028.
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Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services requires 24 hours every 2 years, including health, safety and welfare. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Wisconsin architects course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In Wisconsin, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.
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Renew with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Wisconsin architect renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Wisconsin architects need?
- Wisconsin architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Which license classes does the Wisconsin architects CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Architect, Registered Architect.
- What topics are required for Wisconsin architects continuing education?
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services requires coverage of: health, safety and welfare (16 hours).
- Can Wisconsin architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Wisconsin requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above
- Wisconsin Architects continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class