Counselors · Indiana · Continuing education
Indiana Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMHC/LCAC/LAC: 40 hours every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by April 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Indiana LMHC/LCAC/LAC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 1 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 20
- Accepted credit
- Category I (formal programs, incl. accredited home study, from automatically approved sponsors such as NASW, ASWB, NBCC, ACA, AAMFT, AMHCA, APA, ACCME (mental-health related), accredited colleges, government agencies, or Indiana-approved Category I sponsors); Category II self-directed activities (max 20 per cycle)
- Carryover
- Not allowed; credits count only in the period earned.
- New licensees
- Licensed less than 12 months: no CE needed for renewal; licensed less than 24 months: 20 hours.
- Audits & records
- Certificates sent only if audited; keep CE records 4 years. Shortfalls must be made up and fined ($100-$500+ schedule).
- Renew online
- mylicense.in.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics; 1 hour per year | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. All BHHS licenses expire April 1 of even years. Board FAQ: at least 20 CEUs per year, at least 10 of them Category I.
Source: www.in.gov · 839 IAC 1-6-1; 839 IAC 1-6-2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Indiana?
40 hours every 2 years, at least 20 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a counselor license in Indiana?
Use the license lookup of the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services); 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 Indiana?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Indiana?
Category I (formal programs, incl. accredited home study, from automatically approved sponsors such as NASW, ASWB, NBCC, ACA, AAMFT, AMHCA, APA, ACCME (mental-health related), accredited colleges, government agencies, or Indiana-approved Category I sponsors); Category II self-directed activities (max 20 per cycle).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Indiana?
Licenses renew by April 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).