Marriage & Family Therapists · Minnesota · Continuing education
Minnesota MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Minnesota LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- In odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved activities only (sponsor- or individually approved): structured programs with an instructor (conventions, workshops, seminars, interactive media, graduate courses) and home study with an independently graded test
- New licensees
- Hours are prorated for persons initially licensed during a reporting period. Licensed associate MFTs need no CE.
- Audits & records
- Random audits each reporting year; keep original documentation (incl. board approval number) 5 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthical and professional studies: ethics, family law, legal issues, professional socialization/organizations, interprofessional cooperation | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Attestation at license renewal in each odd-numbered year. Board-approved supervisors have additional CE under Minn. R. 5300.0170, item D.
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov · Minn. R. 5300.0320 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in Minnesota?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in Minnesota?
Use the license lookup of the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (mn.gov/boards/marriage-and-family); 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 Minnesota?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in Minnesota?
Licenses renew in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).