Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Illinois requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Of the 30 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Up to 15 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. Renew by November 30 of odd-numbered years.
Open the Illinois board portalIllinois requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.
Illinois allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.
Renew by November 30 of odd-numbered years.
Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.
About $80. Illinois 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.
Illinois PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by November 30 of odd-numbered years.
Illinois requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.
The approximate renewal fee is $80 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Illinois board portal.
Illinois renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://idfpr.illinois.gov/.
Yes. Illinois allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.
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