Psychologists · North Carolina · Continuing education
North Carolina Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 24 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence); renewal by October 1, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Carolina Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 1
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By October 1
- Accepted credit
- Minimum 15 hours from Category A sponsors (NC Psychology Board, APA and APA-approved sponsors, NASP and NASP-approved sponsors, NC AHEC, NC Psychological Association); remaining hours Category A or Category B
- New licensees
- Licensees originally licensed after October 1, 2024 skip the Ethics Refresher and CE submission steps at the 2026 renewal.
- Audits & records
- Certificates for all Category A and B activities must be uploaded to CE Broker before the license can be renewed.
- Renew online
- ncpsychologyboard.info ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees: ethics in the professional practice of psychology, Category A | 3 | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)All licensees: online Board Ethics Refresher (NC Practice Act, Board rules, APA Code; $50), counts as 1 Category A hour | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal, deadline October 1 (60-day grace period with $25 late fee). Same CE rule applies to Licensed Psychological Associates.
Source: ncpsychologyboard.info · 21 NCAC 54 .2104 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in North Carolina?
Use the license lookup of the North Carolina Psychology Board (ncpsychologyboard.info); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in North Carolina?
24 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in North Carolina?
Licenses renew by October 1 (2 years cycle).