North Dakota Counselors Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

Meet your North Dakota counselor CE requirements with ease. If you'd like a refresher on what's needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.

6 Mandatory Hours
24 Elective Hours
30 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your North Dakota Behavioral Health : Counselor license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Behavioral Health : Counselor licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

North Dakota Counselors: Licensed Professional Counselor (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 27
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

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Mandatory subject:

3 hours – Ethics

LPCCs require an additional 10 hours of clinical professional development (preapproved by the board).


Notification of renewals will be made in the month prior to the anniversary date of each license. 

Online Limitations

15 hours are allowed to be completed by home-study.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners
Phone: 7016675969
Fax: 7016675969
Address: 2112 10th Ave SE Mandan, 58554

North Dakota Counselors: Marriage and Family Therapist (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 6
Elective Hours: 24
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2025

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Mandatory Subjects:

  • 6 hours - Ethics

Online Limitations

15 hours are allowed to be completed by home-study.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners
Phone: 7016675969
Fax: 7016675969
Address: 2112 10th Ave SE Mandan, 58554

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.