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

Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew annually. Connecticut currently does not require continuing education (PDH) hours for PE license renewal. The approximate renewal fee is $285 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. No continuing education requirement. Annual renewal.

Renewal deadline:January 31 every year
Renew your Connecticut PE licenseState board site
Renewal cycle
Annual
PDH required
None
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$285

Connecticut engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Connecticut: your individual PE license, your firm's Certificate of Authorization, and the Secretary-of-State / tax filings that keep the entity in good standing. Costs and cadence are estimates, confirm on the official portals before relying on them.

RequirementApplies toCostRenewsWhat you do
PE license (individual)Always required to practice~$285AnnualRenew on the board portal · open
Firm Certificate of AuthorizationIf you practice through a firm$375AnnualApply / renew with the engineering board · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$80AnnualFile with the Secretary of State · open
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CE / PDH requirements in Connecticut

Connecticut currently does not require continuing education (PDH) hours for PE license renewal. Most other states do, so if you hold licenses elsewhere you'll still need to track CE for those.

How to renew your Connecticut PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    No continuing education requirement. Annual renewal.

  2. 2
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $285. Connecticut accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  3. 3
    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.

What trips people up

Connecticut renewal gotchas

Field notes from mapping the Connecticut renewal flow. Specifics change, so confirm anything time-sensitive on the board portal before you rely on it.

  • ANNUAL renewal (not biennial) - must renew every year by January 31
  • License becomes INVALID immediately if not renewed by January 31 - no grace period for practice
  • Renewal notice includes a Fast Track Renewal PIN - this is the quickest path
  • Renewal notices sent via email or regular mail 30-45 days before expiration
  • If you don't receive a notice, email dcp.online@ct.gov
  • Can reinstate online up to 3 years after expiration; after that, more complex process
Practicing through a firm in Connecticut?

Connecticut requires firms to hold a Certificate of Authorization (about $375, annually) to offer engineering services. It renews on its own cycle, separate from your individual PE license. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses, firm CoAs, and entity filings side by side.

Open the Connecticut firm CoA portal
Need a new Connecticut PE license? Open the Connecticut application page

Connecticut PE renewal FAQ

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

Connecticut PE licenses are renewed annually. No continuing education requirement. Annual renewal.

When is the deadline to renew a Connecticut PE license?+

Connecticut PE license renewal deadline: January 31 every year. Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Connecticut board portal and renew before it. A missed deadline usually means a late fee, and in some states the license lapses and has to be reinstated.

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

Connecticut currently has no continuing education requirement for PE license renewal.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $285 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Connecticut board portal.

Where do I renew my Connecticut PE license?+

Connecticut renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/License-Services-Division/All-License-Applications/Professional-Engineer.

Does Connecticut allow PDH carryover?+

No. Connecticut does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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