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The state with the lowest requirement is Alaska at 0 hours. The highest is New Mexico at 30 hours. The national average is 5 hours.
Lowest
0 hours
Alaska
Average
5 hours
across 51 states
Median
0 hours
37 states at or below
Range
30 hours
spread across states
| # | State | CE Hours / Cycle | Renewal Fee | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | California | 0 hours | $225 | Annual |
| #1 | Colorado | 0 hours | — | N/A for freelance |
| #1 | Connecticut | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Delaware | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | District of Columbia | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Florida | 0 hours | — | N/A (no mandatory licensing) |
| #1 | Idaho | 0 hours | — | Annual |
| #1 | Indiana | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Iowa | 0 hours | — | Annual |
| #1 | Kansas | 0 hours | — | Annual |
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Louisiana | 0 hours | — | Annual |
| #1 | Maine | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Maryland | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Massachusetts | 0 hours | — | N/A (no mandatory licensing) |
| #1 | Michigan | 0 hours | $225 | Annual |
| #1 | Minnesota | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Mississippi | 0 hours | — | Annual |
| #1 | Missouri | 0 hours | — | Annual |
| #1 | Montana | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Nebraska | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | New York | 0 hours | $75 (CSR reregistration every 3 years) | Every 3 years (CSR registration) |
| #1 | North Carolina | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | North Dakota | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Ohio | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Oklahoma | 0 hours | — | Annual |
| #1 | Oregon | 0 hours | — | N/A (voluntary) |
| #1 | Pennsylvania | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Rhode Island | 0 hours | — | Contact judiciary |
| #1 | South Carolina | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | South Dakota | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Utah | 0 hours | $42 | Biennial (expires May 31 of even years) |
| #1 | Vermont | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | West Virginia | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Wisconsin | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #1 | Wyoming | 0 hours | — | N/A |
| #38 | Virginia | 2 hours | — | 3 years (CCR certification cycle) |
| #39 | Alabama | 5 hours | — | Annual (expires September 30) |
| #39 | Washington | 5 hours | $138; late penalties escalate ($276 <1yr, $414 1-2yr, $552 2-3yr); expired >3 years must re-apply | Annual |
| #41 | Arizona | 10 hours | $400 | Annual |
| #41 | Georgia | 10 hours | $125 (on time); $200 (after April 1) | Annual (expires April 1) |
| #41 | Illinois | 10 hours | — | Biennial (expires May 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #41 | Texas | 10 hours | $200 timely; $300 expired <=90 days; $400 expired 91 days-1 year | Biennial (expires last day of month, 2nd anniversary of issuance) |
| #45 | Nevada | 15 hours | $200 (annual); $100 late fee if paid May 16-June 30; $125 reinstatement fee if suspended | Annual (expires June 30; due May 15) |
| #46 | Tennessee | 20 hours | $200; late renewal: $20/month up to 6 months; reinstatement: $350 | Annual (by June 30) |
| #47 | Arkansas | 30 hours | $50 | Annual (expires January 1) |
| #47 | Hawaii | 30 hours | $50 | Annual (due January 31) |
| #47 | New Hampshire | 30 hours | $Per NCRA fees | Per NCRA RPR renewal (every 3 years) |
| #47 | New Jersey | 30 hours | $Per NCRA fees | Per NCRA RPR renewal (every 3 years) |
| #47 | New Mexico | 30 hours | $Per NCRA fees | Per NCRA RPR (every 3 years) |
CE hours are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. States showing 0 hours may not require continuing education or may have alternative requirements. Click any state for full details.
Alaska requires the fewest CE hours at 0 hours per renewal cycle. The national average is 5 hours.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from 0 hours to 30 hours, with a median of 0 hours.