Psychologists · New York · Continuing education
New York Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 36 hours every 3 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New York Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 36hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Formal continuing education from psychology CE providers approved by the State Education Department (courses taken on or after January 1, 2021)
- Carryover
- Not allowed (Education Law §7607(2)).
- New licensees
- No CE required during the initial three-year registration period (also for licensees previously practicing in another jurisdiction).
- Audits & records
- Keep records of completed continuing education for six years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees: professional ethics, including New York practice laws, rules and regulations | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. 36 hours per triennial registration period; shorter periods prorated at 1 hour per month. Self-study max 12 hours per 3-year period (one-third otherwise); live interactive online courses are not self-study. Requirement started Jan 1, 2021.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · N.Y. Education Law §7607; Commissioner's Regulations §72.6 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in New York?
Use the license lookup of the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) (op.nysed.gov/professions/psychology); 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 New York?
36 hours every 3 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in New York?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (3 years cycle).