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CFP® CE Credit Requirements

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CFP® CE Credit Requirements Overview

CE Requirements
30 CEs every 2 years.
License renewal period
The last day of the month is indicated by your certification period in the two-year cycle.
CE Reporting Cycle
Starts from the renewal date to the last day before the next renewal in the two-year cycle.
Ethics Requirement
2 hours of CFP® Board-approved Ethics CE each reporting period. View our course
Carry Over Credits
Carryover of excess CE credits to the next reporting cycle is not allowed.
Subject Area Restriction
At least 1 hour of CE credits of CFP Board’s Principal Topics.

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CE Requirements
Complete 30 hours every two years. 
Initial CE Hours
The CFP Board sets your initial certification cycle by adding 12 months to the end of your birth month, based on your next birth date. 
Ethics Requirement
2 hours of CFP® Board-approved Ethics CE each reporting period. Click here to view our course
Content Requirement
At least 1 hour of CE credits of CFP Board’s Principal Topics.
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
100% of the total CE that you earn in one continuing education year can be in self-study.
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include Live, Self-Study, College-Level Courses, Nano-learning Authoring Publications, Teaching (max 50%), more.
CE Deadline
CE credits must be completed between the renewal date and the last day before the next renewal within the two-year cycle.
Fast Track CE
Our Fast Track Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) CE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CE needs. View more
Reporting
Starts from the renewal date to the last day before the next renewal in the two-year cycle.
License Renewal
CE credits must be completed within the two-year cycle, from your renewal date up to the day before the next renewal. Report your CE hours to the CFP Board before this period ends to avoid certification expiration; a six-day grace period is allowed for last-minute submissions, but late reports incur a $75 penalty.
Carry Forward
Carry forward of excess CE is not allowed.
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CE credits for 4 years as they may be subject to audit by the state board.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) is $455.

Do MY-CE Courses Qualify for Certified Financial Planners (CFP®)? - YES!

Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) accepts continuing education courses from CFP board sponsors, and MYCPE ONE is a registered sponsor (Approval ID: 8061) and specializes in various learning formats, including - 

  • Group Internet Based, 
  • QAS Self-Study, and 
  • Group Live. 
  • Nano-learning

You can confirm our CFP Board sponsorship at MYCPE ONE on the CFP Board Registry. For convenient access to our courses, click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) Board

CFP Boar
1425 K Street NW #80
Washington, DC 20005
P: 800-487-1497 (Toll-Free
P: 202-379-2200
F: 202-379-2299
Email: renewal@cfpboard.org
Website: Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Board 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) CE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official state requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CFP® professionals must complete 30 hours of CE every two years to maintain their certification.


Certified Financial Professionals are required to complete 2 hours of CFP® Board-approved ethics CE each reporting period. CLICK HERE to view ethics course. 

The Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) renewal period ends Last day of the month indicated by your certification period in the two-year cycle.

A CE reporting cycle for certified financial planners (CFP®) starts from the renewal date to the last day before the next renewal in the two-year cycle.  

The CFP Board sets the initial certification cycle by adding 12 months to the end of your birth month. CE credits and fees are prorated accordingly for your first certification cycle.

Yes, CFP® professionals must complete at least one hour of CE credits on the CFP Board’s Principal Topics each reporting period.

Here is the link of accepted fields of study (FOS) of CFP.

Yes, 100% of the total CE credits can be earned through self-study within each two-year cycle.

Eligible activities include Live, Self-Study, College-Level Courses, Nano-learning, Authoring Publications, Teaching (up to 50% of total CE), and more

Fast Track CFP® CE packages are specially designed bundles that fulfill all CFP® continuing education requirements, offering a comprehensive and time-saving solution.

No, excess CE credits cannot be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.

CFP® professionals should keep records of completed CE credits for four years, as they may be subject to audit by the CFP Board.

The renewal fee for CFP® professionals is $455.

Your Certification would expire. All CE hours must be reported and processed by CFP® Board on or before the expiration of your two-year reporting period to avoid certification expiration. There is typically a six (6) day grace period to accommodate last-minute CE submissions. For further information, CLICK HERE for more details. 

Visit the CFP Board’s website for detailed FAQs on CE requirements and regulations for CFP® professionals.  

Yes, MYCPE ONE offers courses approved by the CFP Board (Approval ID: 8061). Our courses qualify for CFP-US. For your convenience we have added "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page. to provide specific details about the approval and qualifications of CPE credits. Please refer to these details when selecting courses.

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