Updated for 2026 · Board-sourced

New Mexico LCSW Continuing Education Requirements

What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in New Mexico: 30 hours every 2 years.

LCSW

Marcus Reyes, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · New Mexico

cycle

2025 – 2027

earned

19.0 hrs

needed

11.0 hrs

deadline

Jun 29, 2027

Total19 / 30 hrs
Cultural Awareness0 / 6 hrs
Illustrative pacing for a fictional licensee. Required hours are New Mexico’s actual board rule.

pace toward deadline

63%

New Mexico LCSW CE requirements at a glance

30

total hours / 2 years

Biennial

renewal cadence

ethics hours

1

other subject minimums

Total hours
30 hours every 2 years.
Renewal
Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.
Cultural Awareness
6 hours required each cycle.
Format limits
Up to 10 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.

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New Mexico LCSW CE: frequently asked

How many CE hours do New Mexico LCSWs need?

New Mexico requires 30 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.

How often do New Mexico LCSWs renew?

Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.

Are there subject-specific CE requirements for New Mexico LCSWs?

Yes. In addition to ethics, New Mexico requires 6 hours of cultural awareness.

Can New Mexico LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?

Up to 10 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.

Sources & verification

Last verified
May 8, 2026
Ruleset version
2026.1

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