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

Idaho Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Idaho 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 $55 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew on the licensee's birth month. Up to 30 PDH carryover allowed.

Open the Idaho board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$55

CE / PDH requirements in Idaho

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

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

How to renew your Idaho PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew on the licensee's birth month. Up to 30 PDH carryover allowed.

  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 $55. Idaho 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 Idaho?

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.

Idaho PE renewal FAQ

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

Idaho PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew on the licensee's birth month. Up to 30 PDH carryover allowed.

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

Idaho requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $55 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Idaho board portal.

Where do I renew my Idaho PE license?+

Idaho renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://ipels.idaho.gov/.

Does Idaho allow PDH carryover?+

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

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