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

Arkansas Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Arkansas requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Up to 30 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $50 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31. Up to 30 PDH may carry over.

Open the Arkansas board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$50

CE / PDH requirements in Arkansas

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

Arkansas allows up to 30 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Arkansas PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31. Up to 30 PDH may carry over.

  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 $50. Arkansas 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 Arkansas?

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.

Arkansas PE renewal FAQ

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

Arkansas PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by December 31. Up to 30 PDH may carry over.

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

Arkansas requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $50 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Arkansas board portal.

Where do I renew my Arkansas PE license?+

Arkansas renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.pels.arkansas.gov/.

Does Arkansas allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Arkansas allows up to 30 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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