Counselors · Alabama · Continuing education
Alabama Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- ALC10 contact hours every year, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
- LPC40 contact hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 5 h clinical supervision; renewal by July 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alabama ALC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by NBCC, CRCC, NAADAC, ASCA, APA or the Alabama Department of Mental Health; formal graduate academic coursework; up to 3 hours for presenting, peer-reviewed publication or service on counseling boards/offices
- Renewal fee
- $150
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation 3 years after the renewal period.
- Renew online
- abec-renew.kalmservices.net ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Associate Licensed Counselors renew annually by the anniversary of license issuance. At least 75% of hours must be real-time interactive.
Source: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-7-.02 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Alabama LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jul 31
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By July 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by NBCC, CRCC, NAADAC, ASCA, APA or the Alabama Department of Mental Health; formal graduate academic coursework; up to 10 hours for two of: presenting, peer-reviewed publication, service on counseling boards/offices
- Renewal fee
- $300
- New licensees
- Initial LPC license held under 24 months: 1.67 clock hours per month (rounded up) for the first renewal, at least 6 in ethics.
- Audits & records
- Mandatory random audit of 10% of LPC renewals; proof due within 30 days of the notice. Keep documentation 3 years after the renewal period.
- Renew online
- abec-renew.kalmservices.net ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionLPC-Supervisors (LPC-S); counts toward the 40 hours | 5 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 75% of hours must be real-time interactive (in person or live interactive technology); recorded/self-study counts only toward the remaining 25%. Licenses expire biennially on July 31 of the renewal year.
Source: abec.alabama.gov · Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-7-.01, 255-X-7-.03 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Alabama?
ALC: 10 contact hours every year. LPC: 40 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Alabama?
Use the license lookup of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (abec.alabama.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for counselors in Alabama?
ALC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal). LPC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 5 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Alabama?
ALC: Courses approved by NBCC, CRCC, NAADAC, ASCA, APA or the Alabama Department of Mental Health; formal graduate academic coursework; up to 3 hours for presenting, peer-reviewed publication or service on counseling boards/offices. LPC: Courses approved by NBCC, CRCC, NAADAC, ASCA, APA or the Alabama Department of Mental Health; formal graduate academic coursework; up to 10 hours for two of: presenting, peer-reviewed publication, service on counseling boards/offices.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Alabama?
ALC: Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (1 year cycle). LPC: Licenses renew by July 31 (2 years cycle).