Continuing Education · California
California Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
California requires 10 hours of continuing education (See notes in health, safety, and welfare) per renewal cycle. Renewal: Birth month, odd years. Verify current rules with the state board below before completing courses.
| Total CE hours | 10 |
| HSW hours | See notes |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | Birth month, odd years |
| Notes | 5 hrs disability access + 5 hrs zero-net-carbon design. |
How to stay compliant in California
- Confirm the current requirement on the California licensing board site. Rules and cycles change.
- Prioritize HSW-designated courses; they satisfy the strictest part of most states’ requirements.
- Keep completion certificates. Most boards can audit several years back.
- If you hold multiple licenses, track each state separately: the ALA CEU Tracker does this automatically and sends monthly status reminders.
Official California resources
- California architect licensing board: renewal portal, statutes, and administrative rules
- ICC digital codes library: model codes and state adoptions
Earn your hours with ALA
- Monthly webinars: live LU credit from your desk
- CEU Tracker: every hour logged, every state, one place
Last reviewed July 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.