Marriage & Family Therapists · New Jersey · Continuing education
New Jersey MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LAMFT20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
- LMFT40 CEUs every 2 years, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management, 5 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Jersey LAMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Renewal fee
- $180
- Renew online
- newjersey.mylicense.com ↗
Good to know. Associate MFTs confirm completion of 20 contact hours on the renewal application. Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years.
Source: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.1(b) · checked Oct 30, 2026
New Jersey LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40CEUs
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses/programs from the providers listed in N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.3(a)1 (see also 13:34-15.4).
- Renewal fee
- $250
- Carryover
- Up to 10 CEUs may be carried into the next biennial period (N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.2(e)).
- Renew online
- newjersey.mylicense.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementPrescription opioid drugs incl. risks and signs of abuse, addiction and diversion (N.J.S.A. 45:8B-24.1c) | 1 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthical and legal standards related to marriage and family therapy | 5 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencySocial and cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Max 20 CEUs online (asynchronous); the other 20 face-to-face or live interactive webinars.
Source: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.1, 5.2, 5.3; N.J.S.A. 45:8B-24.1 · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How much does a marriage & family therapist license renewal cost in New Jersey?
LAMFT: $180 per renewal, as listed by the board. LMFT: $250 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in New Jersey?
LAMFT: 20 contact hours every 2 years. LMFT: 40 CEUs every 2 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in New Jersey?
Use the license lookup of the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (njconsumeraffairs.gov/mft); 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 New Jersey?
LMFT: Opioid prescribing & pain management — 1 h (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 5 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in New Jersey?
LAMFT: Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). LMFT: Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).