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LMFT CE Requirements in New Jersey

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
20 hlive / interactive required
5 hethics required
Full New Jersey LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
20 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethical and legal standards related to marriage and family therapy — 5 hGeneral ethics or ethics of other professions not accepted
  • Social and cultural competence — 3 h
  • Prescription opioid drugs (risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion) — 1 hMandatory per N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.2; opioid hour is not eligible for carryover

Home study: At least 20 of the 40 contact hours must be obtained through face-to-face instruction (N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.2), effectively capping non-face-to-face/home study at 20 hours.

Board notes: NJ State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.2). Biennial renewal, 40 contact hours: 5 ethics/legal standards, 3 social/cultural competence, and 1 prescription opioid. At least 20 hours must be face-to-face. Up to 10 contact hours carry over to the next biennium (only if earned in the last six months of the cycle), except the opioid hour which cannot be carried over.

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

An LMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in New Jersey. That total includes 5 hours of ethics. At least 20 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethical and legal standards related to marriage and family therapy (5 h); Social and cultural competence (3 h); Prescription opioid drugs (risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion) (1 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in New Jersey?

Not entirely. New Jersey requires at least 20 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: At least 20 of the 40 contact hours must be obtained through face-to-face instruction (N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.2), effectively capping non-face-to-face/home study at 20 hours..

What else should LMFT renewals know in New Jersey?

NJ State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (N.J.A.C. 13:34-5.2). Biennial renewal, 40 contact hours: 5 ethics/legal standards, 3 social/cultural competence, and 1 prescription opioid. At least 20 hours must be face-to-face. Up to 10 contact hours carry over to the next biennium (only if earned in the last six months of the cycle), except the opioid hour which cannot be carried over.

Other New Jersey licenses
LCSW in New Jersey40 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in New Jersey40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in New Jersey40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in New Jersey32 CE hours every 2 years
LMFT CE requirements in other states
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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.