Marriage & Family Therapists · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT30 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved courses (sponsor- or individually approved); all AAMFT-approved CE deemed approved; other states' board-approved CE needs ND approval; structured programs, graduate courses, home study with graded test (1 hour = 50 minutes)
- Renewal fee
- $288
- New licensees
- Required hours are prorated for persons initially licensed during a reporting period.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal in each odd-numbered year and submit documentation on the Board form; keep certificates 5 years; random audits.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll LMFTs | 6 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-approved or AAMFT-approved supervisors (10%, within the 30 hours) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Home study max 15 hours (one-half). Renewal postmarked by Dec 31; $40 renewal application fee also listed; $100 late fee. Associates (LAMFT): 15 hours/year incl. 3 ethics, annual renewal $75.
Source: www.ndlegis.gov · N.D. Admin. Code 111-02-01-06; 111-02-04-01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How much does a marriage & family therapist license renewal cost in North Dakota?
$288 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in North Dakota?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in North Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board (ndmftlb.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 marriage & family therapists in North Dakota?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in North Dakota?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).