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 Washington Architect need?
24 PDH per 2-yr biennial cycle. Here is the breakdown Washington licensees should know:
- Hours required: 24 PDH
- Renewal cycle: 2-yr biennial
- Ethics: No ethics mandate; >=16 of 24 HSW (mandatory)
- Carryover: Up to 12 hrs (if earned 2nd half of period)
- Approved sponsors / pre-approval: No (no RCEP/IACET/AIA registry)
- Accepted pathways: Self-selected per WAC 308-12-260
- Subject / category notes: Self-study max 8, teaching max 16, technical paper max 8
Who this applies to
Licensed Architects renewing in Washington. 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 Washington 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: Washington board / rule (checked 2026-06-26). Requirements change — verify the current rules with your Washington licensing board before relying on this summary. PDH Options provides education, not legal advice.
Other Washington licenses: PE · Land Surveyor