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The state with the lowest requirement is Arizona at 0 hours. The highest is Michigan at 21 hours. The national average is 2 hours.
Lowest
0 hours
Arizona
Average
2 hours
across 47 states
Median
0 hours
39 states at or below
Range
21 hours
spread across states
| # | State | CE Hours / Cycle | Renewal Fee | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | 0 hours | $200 | 2 years |
| #1 | Arkansas | 0 hours | $150 | 1 year |
| #1 | California | 0 hours | $450 | 2 years |
| #1 | Colorado | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Connecticut | 0 hours | $140 | 1 year |
| #1 | Delaware | 0 hours | $75 | 1 year |
| #1 | District of Columbia | 0 hours | $220 | 2 years |
| #1 | Hawaii | 0 hours | $633 | Biennial — expires September 30 of even-numbered years. |
| #1 | Idaho | 0 hours | $25 | Biennial (2-year) — effective October 14, 2025. Staggered transition: odd-year births moved to biennial in 2025, even-year births in 2026. |
| #1 | Illinois | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Indiana | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Iowa | 0 hours | $50 | Annual for GC registration. Triennial (3-year) for PMSB contractor license. |
| #1 | Kansas | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Louisiana | 0 hours | $150 | Annual (1-year), with 2-year and 3-year renewal options available. Begin renewal 30 days before expiration. Non-renewable after 1 year past expiration. |
| #1 | Maine | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Maryland | 0 hours | $250 | 2 years |
| #1 | Missouri | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Montana | 0 hours | $70 | 2 years |
| #1 | Nebraska | 0 hours | $25 | 1 year |
| #1 | Nevada | 0 hours | $300 | 2 years |
| #1 | New Hampshire | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | New Jersey | 0 hours | $110 | 2 years |
| #1 | New Mexico | 0 hours | $150 | 3 years |
| #1 | New York | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | North Dakota | 0 hours | $100-$300 | 1 year |
| #1 | Ohio | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Oklahoma | 0 hours | $200 | 1 year |
| #1 | Oregon | 0 hours | $400 | 2 years |
| #1 | Pennsylvania | 0 hours | $50 | 2 years |
| #1 | Rhode Island | 0 hours | $100 | 1 year |
| #1 | South Carolina | 0 hours | $100 | 2 years |
| #1 | South Dakota | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Tennessee | 0 hours | $200 | 2 years |
| #1 | Texas | 0 hours | — | — |
| #1 | Virginia | 0 hours | $210 | 2 years |
| #1 | Washington | 0 hours | $120 | 2 years |
| #1 | West Virginia | 0 hours | $60 | 2 years |
| #1 | Wyoming | 0 hours | — | — |
| #40 | Mississippi | 2 hours | $150 | 1 year |
| #41 | Utah | 6 hours | $130 | 2 years (expires November 30 of odd-numbered years) |
| #42 | North Carolina | 8 hours | $100 | 3 years |
| #43 | Massachusetts | 12 hours | $100 | 2 years |
| #43 | Wisconsin | 12 hours | $75 | 2 years |
| #45 | Florida | 14 hours | $267 | 2 years |
| #45 | Minnesota | 14 hours | $115 | 2 years |
| #47 | Michigan | 21 hours | $150 | 3 years |
| — | Alabama | Varies — see details | $200 | 1 year |
| — | Alaska | Varies — see details | $250 | 2 years (expires September 30 of even-numbered years) |
| — | Georgia | Varies — see details | $100 | Biennial — expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Late renewal period July 1–31. Online via GOALS portal. |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | $75-$250 | — |
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.
Arizona requires the fewest CE hours at 0 hours per renewal cycle. The national average is 2 hours.
There is significant variation across the 47 states with data. Values range from 0 hours to 21 hours, with a median of 0 hours.