Counselors · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC30 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
- LPCC40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Professional meetings, conferences, workshops, graduate courses in counseling or other mental health fields (1 hour = 50 minutes)
- Renewal fee
- $150
- Audits & records
- Proof of completion of continued professional education is filed with the renewal application.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll LPCs: counselor ethics | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. License expires two years after originally granted or last renewed; file at least 30 days before expiration or pay $100 late fee. Certified supervisors: 30 h of supervision CE per 5-year certification.
Source: www.ndlegis.gov · N.D. Admin. Code 97-02-01-05, 97-02-01-06 · checked Oct 28, 2026
North Dakota LPCC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- 30 LPC hours plus at least 10 hours primarily on clinical counseling, related to the licensee's intent to practice and preapproved by the Board (1 hour = 50 minutes)
- Renewal fee
- $75
- Audits & records
- Proof of completion filed with the renewal application.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawWithin the 30 LPC hours: counselor ethics | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. LPCC license expires with the underlying LPC license; LPCC renewal fee $75 is in addition to the LPC renewal. Certified supervisors: 30 h of supervision CE per 5-year certification.
Source: www.ndlegis.gov · N.D. Admin. Code 97-02-01.1-02, 97-02-01.1-08 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in North Dakota?
LPC: 30 hours every 2 years. LPCC: 40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in North Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners (ndbce.org); 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 North Dakota?
LPC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal). LPCC: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in North Dakota?
LPC: Professional meetings, conferences, workshops, graduate courses in counseling or other mental health fields (1 hour = 50 minutes). LPCC: 30 LPC hours plus at least 10 hours primarily on clinical counseling, related to the licensee's intent to practice and preapproved by the Board (1 hour = 50 minutes).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in North Dakota?
LPC: Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle). LPCC: Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle).