Maine Architect Continuing Education Requirements
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).
Applies to Annual HSW Continuing Education (effective July 1, 2026).
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Requirements at a glance
What Maine requires of architects
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Annual HSW Continuing Education (effective July 1, 2026)
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Maine architects need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires.
- 1 license class
12 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Annual HSW Continuing Education (effective July 1, 2026)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Maine architects must cover
Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW)min. 12 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Maine
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Maine architect license.
Questions Maine architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Official Maine architects licensing resources
- Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
The Maine board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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