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

Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Indiana 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 $100 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years. 1 ethics hour plus 1 statutes/rules hour.

Renewal deadline:July 31 of even-numbered years
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$100

Indiana engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Indiana: your individual PE license, your firm's Certificate of Authorization, and the Secretary-of-State / tax filings that keep the entity in good standing. Costs and cadence are estimates, confirm on the official portals before relying on them.

RequirementApplies toCostRenewsWhat you do
PE license (individual)Always required to practice~$100BiennialEarn 30 PDH, then renew on the board portal · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$32BiennialFile with the Secretary of State · open

CE / PDH requirements in Indiana

Indiana requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

Indiana allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Indiana PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years. 1 ethics hour plus 1 statutes/rules hour.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 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 $100. Indiana 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.

What trips people up

Indiana renewal gotchas

Field notes from mapping the Indiana renewal flow. Specifics change, so confirm anything time-sensitive on the board portal before you rely on it.

  • Cannot renew by telephone - must use online system
  • Need your registration code from original approval letter for first-time online access
  • Renewal opens 90 days prior to expiration date
  • Invoice-based payment system - may need to locate invoice number
  • The PAY INVOICES workflow is slightly unusual - search by invoice number + full name
Practicing through a firm in Indiana?

Many states require firms to hold a separate Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to offer engineering services, on its own cycle and fee. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses, firm CoAs, and entity filings side by side.

Need a new Indiana PE license? Open the Indiana application page

Indiana PE renewal FAQ

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

Indiana PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years. 1 ethics hour plus 1 statutes/rules hour.

When is the deadline to renew a Indiana PE license?+

Indiana PE license renewal deadline: July 31 of even-numbered years. Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Indiana board portal and renew before it. A missed deadline usually means a late fee, and in some states the license lapses and has to be reinstated.

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

Indiana requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Indiana board portal.

Where do I renew my Indiana PE license?+

Indiana renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/engineering-home/.

Does Indiana allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Indiana allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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