Counselors · New York · Continuing education
New York Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMHC36 hours every 3 years, including 3 h professional boundaries & risk management; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New York LMHC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 36hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Formal courses from NYSED Department-approved mental health counseling CE providers (1 hour = 50 minutes); also first-time teaching/presentations for approved providers, peer-reviewed articles (2 h), books (5 h)
- Carryover
- Not allowed (Education Law §8412(2)).
- New licensees
- Exempt during the initial three-year registration period; the next (birth-month adjusted) period requires 1 hour per month.
- Audits & records
- Attest on the registration renewal; keep certificates 6 years; registration placed on hold if requirement not met.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Professional boundaries & risk managementAll registered licensees (registration periods starting on or after April 1, 2023); counts toward the 36 hours | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Self-study max 12 hours per 36 months (1/3 for other period lengths); live online courses unlimited. Child-abuse identification/reporting training (2 h) is an initial licensure requirement; updated mandated-reporter curriculum due by Nov 17, 2026.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · Education Law Article 163 (§8412); Regulations of the Commissioner Subpart 79-9 (§79-9.8) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in New York?
36 hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in New York?
Use the license lookup of the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions – State Board for Mental Health Practitioners (op.nysed.gov/professions/mental-health-counselors); 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 York?
Professional boundaries & risk management — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in New York?
Formal courses from NYSED Department-approved mental health counseling CE providers (1 hour = 50 minutes); also first-time teaching/presentations for approved providers, peer-reviewed articles (2 h), books (5 h).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in New York?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (3 years cycle).