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

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Florida requires 18 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 9 per year). Of the 18 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Carryover is not permitted. The approximate renewal fee is $125 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by February 28 of odd-numbered years. Pre-approved provider required.

Open the Florida board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
18 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$125

CE / PDH requirements in Florida

Florida requires 18 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 9 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

Florida does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles. Earn the required hours each cycle.

How to renew your Florida PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by February 28 of odd-numbered years. Pre-approved provider required.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 18 PDH for this cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $125. Florida 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 Florida?

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.

Florida PE renewal FAQ

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

Florida PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by February 28 of odd-numbered years. Pre-approved provider required.

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

Florida requires 18 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $125 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Florida board portal.

Where do I renew my Florida PE license?+

Florida renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://fbpe.org/.

Does Florida allow PDH carryover?+

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

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