CE requirements for arborists are different in every state. Florida wants 16 hours per cycle. Some states want zero. If you do not know your state's rules, you could end up scrambling at renewal time, or worse, paying late fees.
Here is what every US state and DC requires for arboriculture CE, current as of 2026.
States that require CEUs
The following 45 states require arborists to complete continuing education hours for license renewal. Hours are listed per renewal cycle.
| State | CE Hours |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 32 |
| Alabama | 30 |
| Alaska | 30 |
| Arizona | 30 |
| Arkansas | 30 |
| Colorado | 30 |
| Delaware | 30 |
| District of Columbia | 30 |
| Florida | 30 |
| Georgia | 30 |
| Idaho | 30 |
| Illinois | 30 |
| Indiana | 30 |
| Iowa | 30 |
| Kansas | 30 |
| Kentucky | 30 |
| Massachusetts | 30 |
| Michigan | 30 |
| Missouri | 30 |
| Montana | 30 |
| Nebraska | 30 |
| Nevada | 30 |
| New Hampshire | 30 |
| New Mexico | 30 |
| New York | 30 |
| North Carolina | 30 |
| North Dakota | 30 |
| Ohio | 30 |
| Oklahoma | 30 |
| Oregon | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 |
| South Carolina | 30 |
| South Dakota | 30 |
| Tennessee | 30 |
| Texas | 30 |
| Utah | 30 |
| Vermont | 30 |
| Virginia | 30 |
| Washington | 30 |
| West Virginia | 30 |
| Wisconsin | 30 |
| Wyoming | 30 |
| Connecticut | 12 |
| Maryland | 8 |
| Louisiana | 8 |
States with no CE requirement
The following 6 states do not currently require continuing education for arboriculture license renewal. You still need to renew on time and pay the renewal fee.
| State | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | $450 |
| Hawaii | $75 |
| Maine | $50 |
| Minnesota | $0 |
| Mississippi | $50 |
| Rhode Island | $25 |
What to know
- 1Florida has the highest requirement at 16 hours per 2-year cycle, including mandatory HIV/AIDS training.
- 2Most states with CE require between 4 and 14 hours per renewal cycle.
- 3Requirements can change. Several states have added or updated CE rules in recent years, so always verify with your state board.
How to track your CEUs
Most people use spreadsheets or paper folders. Both work until you lose the file or forget to update it. ArborCE is a free app built for arborists. It loads your state requirements automatically, lets you log courses by category, and pings you before your license expires.