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Notice to Architect Applicants: If you are offering or proposing architectural services prior to licensure, please review the requirements for solicitation prior to licensure in Rule 2.7. Individuals meeting the conditions of Rule 2.7 are prohibited from rendering additional architectural services beyond the offer or proposal until the individual has an active license.

Interior Designer Renewal & Reinstatement

Interior Designer Certificate Renewal

Renewals will open on November 1 of odd-numbered calendar years and are due by January 31 of the following even-numbered year. In order to renew, interior designers must acquire 12 HSW continuing education units (CEUs) in the two-year certification period. All hours must be in approved settings as outlined in Chapter 4 of the Rules and Regulations. Click here for renewal FAQs.

Interior Designer Renewal Application

Interior Designer Certificate Reinstatement

In order to reinstate a certificate, 12 hours of HSW CEUs must be obtained in the 24 months immediately preceding the date of the reinstatement application. The Board also requires a synopsis of employment or work activity since the certificate became inactive.

Interior Designer Reinstatement Application

​​​​​​Certificate holders on active military duty, or a person acting on their behalf, should contact the Board office at 601-856-4652 to discuss delayed renewal or reinstatement.