Counselors · Massachusetts · Continuing education
Massachusetts Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMHC30 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 h domestic violence (once); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Massachusetts LMHC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Contact hours from Board-recognized Entities / entity-approved sponsors (list of Board-approved providers in the Board FAQ).
- New licensees
- First cycle prorated by issue date: Jan 1-Jun 30 of an even year 22.5; Jul 1-Dec 31 of an even year 15; Jan 1-Jun 30 of an odd year 7.5.
- Audits & records
- Random audits up to two years after renewal; keep documentation four years (title, hours, sponsor, approving entity, date, attendance proof).
- Renew online
- www.mass.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceBoard-approved domestic and sexual violence training, completed once; earns 2 CEs in that cycle (M.G.L. c. 112, s. 264) | 2 | once |
| Mandated reporter trainingAcknowledge child abuse/neglect reporting obligations at renewal, incl. completion of training to recognize and report (M.G.L. c. 112, s. 1A) | — | once |
Good to know. 30 contact hours (50-minute units) per two-year licensure/renewal period. Waivers or extensions only in extreme situations, requested before renewal.
Source: www.mass.gov · 262 CMR 7.00; M.G.L. c. 112, s. 264; M.G.L. c. 112, s. 1A · checked Oct 30, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Massachusetts?
30 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Massachusetts?
Use the license lookup of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions (mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-allied-mental-health-and-human-services-professions); 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 Massachusetts?
Domestic violence — 2 h (once); Mandated reporter training (once).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Massachusetts?
Contact hours from Board-recognized Entities / entity-approved sponsors (list of Board-approved providers in the Board FAQ).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Massachusetts?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).