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LMFT CE Requirements in North Carolina

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

20CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full North Carolina LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
20hours / 1-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • MFT Ethics — 3 h

Home study: No cap; both live and online courses are accepted with no restriction on the number of hours obtained online or in person. Board does not pre-approve courses.

Board notes: Renewal is ANNUAL (cycle July 1 - June 30): 20 CE hours each year with at least 3 hours in MFT Ethics, obtained subsequent to the prior renewal. CE hours may not be carried forward between renewal periods. Graduate coursework counts (3 sem-hr course = 45 contact hrs; 1 sem-hr = 15; 1 quarter-hr = 10). The Board does not pre-approve courses - the licensee uses professional judgment.

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

An LMFT must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in North Carolina. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina requires the following CE topics for LMFT: MFT Ethics (3 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in North Carolina?

Generally yes — North Carolina does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap; both live and online courses are accepted with no restriction on the number of hours obtained online or in person. Board does not pre-approve courses..

What else should LMFT renewals know in North Carolina?

Renewal is ANNUAL (cycle July 1 - June 30): 20 CE hours each year with at least 3 hours in MFT Ethics, obtained subsequent to the prior renewal. CE hours may not be carried forward between renewal periods. Graduate coursework counts (3 sem-hr course = 45 contact hrs; 1 sem-hr = 15; 1 quarter-hr = 10). The Board does not pre-approve courses - the licensee uses professional judgment.

Other North Carolina licenses
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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.