Counselors · New Jersey · Continuing education
New Jersey Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC40 CEUs every 2 years, including 5 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Jersey LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40CEUs
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses/programs from the providers listed in N.J.A.C. 13:34-15.4(a)1; the Committee itself does not approve courses.
- Renewal fee
- $250
- Carryover
- Up to 10 CEUs may be carried into the next biennial period (N.J.A.C. 13:34-15.2(e)).
- Renew online
- newjersey.mylicense.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 5 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencySocial and cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years. The Committee states CEUs may be completed online (no limit stated on its FAQ). LAC renewal fee $180; LAC CE not stated on the FAQ.
Source: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · N.J.A.C. 13:34-15.1, 15.2, 15.4 · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in New Jersey?
40 CEUs every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in New Jersey?
Use the license lookup of the New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee (njconsumeraffairs.gov/pc); 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 New Jersey?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 5 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in New Jersey?
Courses/programs from the providers listed in N.J.A.C. 13:34-15.4(a)1; the Committee itself does not approve courses.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in New Jersey?
Licenses renew by November 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).