If you hold a North Dakota Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Licensure Board requires 30 CE hours within each two-year period, including a minimum of 3 hours focused on ethics. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (3 hrs)
A minimum of 3 hours of MFT ethics each cycle.
NDMFTLB oversight
Administered by the ND MFT Licensure Board.
AAMFT OK
AAMFT-approved programs accepted.
How many CE hours North Dakota LMFTs need
North Dakota requires 30 CE hours within each two-year period, tied to your biennial license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: a minimum of 3 hours focused on MFT ethics each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
North Dakota LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 30 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingNorth Dakota Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 3 hours must focus on ethics related to marriage and family therapy practice each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
North Dakota LMFT licenses renew biennially through the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board. Licensees must complete 30 CE hours within each two-year period, including a minimum of 3 hours focused on ethics related to marriage and family therapy.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board before relying on these figures.
Source: North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
North Dakota LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do North Dakota LMFTs need?
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30 CE hours every two years, including 3 hours of ethics.
Is an ethics course required for North Dakota LMFTs?
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Yes — a minimum of 3 hours focused on MFT ethics each cycle.
Who regulates North Dakota LMFTs?
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The North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board.
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