District of Columbia Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). District of Columbia requires 20 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 10 per year). Of the 20 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Carryover is not permitted. The approximate renewal fee is $200 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by August 31 of even-numbered years. Highest renewal fee among all jurisdictions.
Open the District of Columbia board portalDistrict of Columbia requires 20 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 10 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.
District of Columbia does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles. Earn the required hours each cycle.
Renew by August 31 of even-numbered years. Highest renewal fee among all jurisdictions.
Confirm you have at least 20 PDH for this cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.
About $200. District of Columbia accepts online renewal through the board portal.
Once renewed, save your updated wall certificate or pocket card. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.
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.
District of Columbia PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by August 31 of even-numbered years. Highest renewal fee among all jurisdictions.
District of Columbia requires 20 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.
The approximate renewal fee is $200 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the District of Columbia board portal.
District of Columbia renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://dcra.dc.gov/.
No. District of Columbia does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles.
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