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

Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew annually. Georgia requires 15 PDH per year (about 15 per year). Up to 7.5 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $80 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Transitioned from biennial to annual renewal effective December 31, 2023 per HB 476. Renew by December 31.

Open the Georgia board portal
Renewal cycle
Annual
PDH required
15 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$80

CE / PDH requirements in Georgia

Georgia requires 15 PDH per year (about 15 hours per year).

Georgia allows up to 7.5 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Georgia PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Transitioned from biennial to annual renewal effective December 31, 2023 per HB 476. Renew by December 31.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 15 PDH for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $80. Georgia 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 Georgia?

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.

Georgia PE renewal FAQ

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

Georgia PE licenses are renewed annually. Transitioned from biennial to annual renewal effective December 31, 2023 per HB 476. Renew by December 31.

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

Georgia requires 15 PDH per year.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $80 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Georgia board portal.

Where do I renew my Georgia PE license?+

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

Does Georgia allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Georgia allows up to 7.5 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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