Marriage & Family Therapists · Alabama · Continuing education
Alabama MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT40 contact hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 5 h clinical supervision; renewal by December 31.
- MFT Associate: 20 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alabama LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- MFT association (national/state/local) training; NBCC-approved courses; programs of allied mental health associations or agencies (psychology, counseling, nursing, medical, social work); federal mental health agencies; regionally accredited colleges/universities; graduate courses (1 semester = 15 h); supervision by an Approved MFT Supervisor (max 10 h); independent study (max 10 h); AAMFT or NBCC pre-approved synchronous distance learning
- Renewal fee
- $325
- Audits & records
- The Board audits randomly selected licensees before renewal; keep documentation 2 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionLMFT supervisors | 5 | every renewal |
Good to know. Of the 40 hours: at least 10 in clinical MFT workshops, 6 in diagnosis and treatment, 6 in professional issues and ethics. Distance learning must be synchronous. License valid to Dec 31; late renewal with $200 fine until Mar 1.
Source: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · Ala. Admin. Code r. 536-X-6-.01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Alabama MFT Associate CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Same activity types as for LMFT (MFT associations, NBCC, allied mental health associations, accredited colleges, graduate courses, AAMFT/NBCC synchronous distance learning)
- Renewal fee
- $200
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Of the 20 hours: at least 5 in clinical MFT workshops, 3 in diagnosis and treatment, 3 in professional issues and ethics. MFT Interns: 10 hours per 24 months (3 clinical MFT, 3 diagnosis/treatment, 3 ethics).
Source: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · Ala. Admin. Code r. 536-X-6-.01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How much does a marriage & family therapist license renewal cost in Alabama?
LMFT: $325 per renewal, as listed by the board. MFT Associate: $200 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in Alabama?
LMFT: 40 contact hours every 2 years. MFT Associate: 20 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in Alabama?
Use the license lookup of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy (mft.alabama.gov); 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 marriage & family therapists in Alabama?
LMFT: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 5 h (every renewal). MFT Associate: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in Alabama?
LMFT: Licenses renew by December 31 (2 years cycle). MFT Associate: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).