If you hold a New Jersey Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the State Board requires 40 continuing education units every two-year renewal cycle. That total must include 5 units of ethical and legal standards, 3 units of social and cultural competency, and at least 1 unit on opioid drugs. At least 20 units must be face-to-face. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 units / 2 years
Forty CE units each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics & law (5 units)
Five units of ethical and legal standards.
Cultural competency (3 units)
Three units of social and cultural competency.
Opioids (1 unit)
At least 1 unit on opioid drugs.
How many CE units New Jersey LMFTs need
New Jersey requires 40 CE units every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal. At least 20 units must be face-to-face, and up to 10 units may be carried over.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethical & legal standards: 5 units.
- Social & cultural competency: 3 units.
- Opioid drugs: at least 1 unit.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New Jersey LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 units before your expiration date.
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View pricingNew Jersey Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethical & Legal Standards5 hrs · every renewal
5 CE units must be in ethical and legal standards related to marriage and family therapy.
- Social & Cultural Competency3 hrs · every renewal
3 CE units must be in social and cultural competency.
- Opioid Drugs1 hr · every renewal
At least 1 unit must be in educational programs or topics concerning opioid drugs.
Always confirm with your licensing board
New Jersey LMFT licenses renew biennially. Licensees must complete 40 CE units every two years, including 5 units in ethical and legal standards, 3 units in social and cultural competency, and at least 1 unit on opioid drugs. At least 20 of the 40 units must be obtained through face-to-face instruction. Up to 10 units may be carried over to the next biennium.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
New Jersey LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE units do New Jersey LMFTs need?
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40 CE units every two years.
How much CE must be face-to-face in New Jersey?
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At least 20 of the 40 units must be obtained through face-to-face instruction.
Can New Jersey LMFTs carry over CE?
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Yes — up to 10 units may be carried over to the next biennium.
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