Maine LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Maine: 25 hours every 2 years, including 4 in social work ethics.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Maine
cycle
2024 – 2026
earned
16.0 hrs
needed
9.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 14, 2026
pace toward deadline
Maine LCSW CE requirements at a glance
25
total hours / 2 years
Biennial
renewal cadence
4
hours of social work ethics
0
other subject minimums
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Maine LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Maine LCSWs need?
Maine requires 25 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How many ethics hours are required for Maine LCSWs?
Of the total, 4 hours must be in social work ethics.
How often do Maine LCSWs renew?
Biennial cycle — counted from your license anniversary.
Can Maine LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 10 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. At least 15 hours must be earned live.
Sources & verification
- Source
- Maine board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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