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State requirements for District of Columbia Licensed Professional Counselors

Next Renewal Date
December 31, 2026 - every even-numbered year.
Total Hours Required
40 Hours
Live Hour Requirement

15 Live Hours

General Hours
25 General Hours
Required Courses
  • 6 hours in ethics

  • 4 hours in trauma counseling

  • 2 hours in LGBTQ cultural competency

  • 4 hours in public health priority topics

Detailed Breakdown
  • District of Columbia Licensed Professional Counselor Standard Renewal Requirements: Licensed Professional Counselors in the District of Columbia must renew their license every two years by December 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal requires completion of 40 hours of continuing education, including specific topics such as ethics (6 hours), trauma counseling (4 hours), LGBTQ issues (2 hours), and public health priorities (4 hours). At least 15 of the total CE hours must be completed face-to-face (live). Failure to renew by the deadline results in a 60-day grace period with an $85 late fee. Early renewal is recommended due to potential delays in criminal background checks required during renewal.

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  • First-time renewal: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPCs) are not required to complete continuing education for their first renewal cycle.

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  • Documentation & audit: Licensees must provide complete documentation of CE to the Board upon renewal request.

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  • Exemptions & waivers: LGPCs do not require CE for first renewal; no other exemptions or waivers stated.

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  • Renewal logistics: Renewal must occur by December 31 of even years; a 60-day grace period is allowed with an $85 late fee; criminal background check (name search, no fingerprinting) required; failure to renew results in inability to practice legally.

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