Marriage & Family Therapists · Virginia · Continuing education
Virginia MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT20 hours every year, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Virginia LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Formally organized learning or home study (full hour value): accredited college courses, university CE programs, government agencies/licensed facilities/hospitals, or sponsors certified/approved by IAMFC, AAMFT, AASCB, ACA, APA, CRCC, NAADAC, NASW, NBCC, a national behavioral health organization or certification body, AASCB/other state counseling board approved sponsors, AAPC. Individual activities: publications, presentations, new program development (max 8 h each; books 18 h), dissertation (18 h), clinical supervision/consultation received (max 10 h), leadership (max 8 h), practice-related programs (max 8 h)
- Renewal fee
- $130
- New licensees
- Licensed by examination: exempt from continuing competency for the first renewal after initial licensure.
- Audits & records
- Keep original documentation 2 years after renewal; random audits after each renewal period (18VAC115-20-107).
- Renew online
- www.dhp.virginia.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics, standards of practice or laws governing behavioral science professions in Virginia | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Up to 2 of the 20 hours may be met by unpaid counseling of low-income patients of a local health department or free clinic (3 hours service = 1 CE hour). Dually licensed persons (LPC/LMFT/LSATP) complete one set of 20 hours.
Good to know. Annual renewal on or before June 30 with attestation of continuing competency.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · 18VAC115-50-90, -95 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How much does a marriage & family therapist license renewal cost in Virginia?
$130 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in Virginia?
20 hours every year.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the Virginia Board of Counseling (dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling); 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 Virginia?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in Virginia?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).