California Marriage and Family Therapy Continuing Education Requirements
What California requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (registration)
A Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (registration) renewal requires 3 hours of continuing education every year.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
Official source: the California board
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist renewal requires 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
What's capped
- No more than 18 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 18 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
- No more than 6 hours may come from volunteer service.
Official source: the California board
Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.
This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours does a Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (registration) need to renew?
- A Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (registration) renewal requires 3 hours of continuing education every year. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist need to renew?
- A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist renewal requires 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- Does Keep Licensed track California Marriage and Family Therapy continuing education automatically?
- Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.
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