Continuing Education

LMFT CE Requirements in Delaware

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Delaware — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Delaware LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 h
  • Cultural Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity — 3 h

Home study: No home-study/online cap; all 40 hours may be completed online per Board rules.

Board notes: Licensed by the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals under the same CE rule as LPCMH (Title 24, Reg 3000, Sec 12.0): 40 hours/2yr, 3 ethics, 3 cultural inclusion/equity/diversity, no live-hour minimum, no home-study cap. Licenses renew biennially and expire September 30 of even-numbered years. CE accepted from approved providers (AAMFT/NBCC, etc.).

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LMFT need in Delaware?

An LMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Delaware. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Delaware?

Yes. Delaware requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (3 h); Cultural Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity (3 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Delaware?

Generally yes — Delaware does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No home-study/online cap; all 40 hours may be completed online per Board rules..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Delaware?

Licensed by the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals under the same CE rule as LPCMH (Title 24, Reg 3000, Sec 12.0): 40 hours/2yr, 3 ethics, 3 cultural inclusion/equity/diversity, no live-hour minimum, no home-study cap. Licenses renew biennially and expire September 30 of even-numbered years. CE accepted from approved providers (AAMFT/NBCC, etc.).

Other Delaware licenses
LMFT CE requirements in other states
Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.