Psychologists · Massachusetts · Continuing education
Massachusetts Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 20 hours every 2 years, including 2 h domestic violence (once); renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Massachusetts Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Only CE programs offered through APA-approved sponsors (Board renewal page); 251 CMR 4.00 also allows publication of books, chapters or refereed articles for up to 10 hours
- Renewal fee
- $270
- New licensees
- Hours prorated for recent licensees.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep proof of completion; Board may request verification for up to two prior renewal periods.
- Renew online
- healthprofessionlicensing.mass.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 2 | once |
Good to know. Licenses expire June 30 of even years. Board-approved domestic and sexual violence training is required once to renew (credited as 2 CE in that cycle). Non-compliance: discipline, fine and extra CE. Applies to all psychologist license types (HSP, non-provider).
Source: www.mass.gov · 251 CMR 4.00 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Massachusetts?
Use the license lookup of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists (mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-psychologists); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in Massachusetts?
20 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Massachusetts?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).