New Mexico Architect Continuing Education (PDH) Requirements

Last verified from official sources: 2026-06-26. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with your licensing board.

How many PDH does a New Mexico Architect need?

12 CEH/yr (24 biennially) per 2-yr biennial cycle. Here is the breakdown New Mexico licensees should know:

  • Hours required: 12 CEH/yr (24 biennially)
  • Renewal cycle: 2-yr biennial
  • Ethics: Within Legal HSW; no standalone
  • Carryover: None (no rollover)
  • Approved sponsors / pre-approval: No (neither Board nor staff pre-approves)
  • Accepted pathways: NCARB/AIA self-study cited
  • Subject / category notes: All HSW (16.30.3 NMAC); public service capped 4 hrs

Who this applies to

Licensed Architects renewing in New Mexico. If you are newly licensed, the first renewal is often prorated or exempt — check your specific renewal notice.

How PDH Options helps

PDH Options is built mobile-first for busy professionals: take board-aligned courses on your phone, finish the required end-of-course assessment, and download a completion certificate to keep for your records. One plan — $99 for one full year of unlimited access — covers your New Mexico hours and the other states you’re licensed in.

What you get

  • Courses aligned to the NCEES Model Rules / CPC standard.
  • A graded assessment at the end of every course (what makes the credit defensible).
  • Completion certificates and records you can retain for ~6 years.
  • An ethics course to satisfy the common ethics requirement.

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Source: New Mexico board / rule (checked 2026-06-26). Requirements change — verify the current rules with your New Mexico licensing board before relying on this summary. PDH Options provides education, not legal advice.


Other New Mexico licenses: PE · Land Surveyor