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Alabama PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Alabama requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $75 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years. 15 PDH per year or 30 per biennium.

Open the Alabama board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$75

CE / PDH requirements in Alabama

Alabama requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year).

Alabama allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Alabama PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years. 15 PDH per year or 30 per biennium.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $75. Alabama accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  4. 4
    Save your new pocket card

    Once renewed, save your updated wall certificate or pocket card. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

Practicing through a firm in Alabama?

Most states require firms to hold a separate Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to offer engineering services. The CoA renews on its own cycle and has its own fee. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses and firm CoAs side by side.

Alabama PE renewal FAQ

How often does a Alabama PE license need to be renewed?+

Alabama PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years. 15 PDH per year or 30 per biennium.

How many PDH hours does Alabama require for PE renewal?+

Alabama requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

How much does it cost to renew a Alabama PE license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $75 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Alabama board portal.

Where do I renew my Alabama PE license?+

Alabama renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://bels.alabama.gov/.

Does Alabama allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Alabama allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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