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

Kansas Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Kansas requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). 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 April 30 (A-L surnames in even years, M-Z in odd years).

Renewal deadline:June 30 of even-numbered years
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$80

Kansas engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Kansas: 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~$80BiennialEarn 30 PDH, then renew on the board portal · open
Firm Certificate of AuthorizationIf you practice through a firm$95BiennialApply / renew with the engineering board · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$50BiennialFile with the Secretary of State · open

CE / PDH requirements in Kansas

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

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

How to renew your Kansas PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by April 30 (A-L surnames in even years, M-Z in odd years).

  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 $80. Kansas 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

Kansas renewal gotchas

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

  • PDH documentation upload required during renewal - not just attestation
  • 24 of 30 PDH must be HSPW-related - stricter than most states
  • Max 10 HSPW PDH in a single 24-hour period
  • Processing fees added to payment: $1.75 for card, $1.25 for e-check
  • Initial login credentials come from mailed renewal notice - need physical mail
  • Pocket card is emailed, not mailed, within 7 business days
Practicing through a firm in Kansas?

Kansas requires firms to hold a Certificate of Authorization (about $95, every two years (biennial)) to offer engineering services. It renews on its own cycle, separate from your individual PE license. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses, firm CoAs, and entity filings side by side.

Open the Kansas firm CoA portal
Need a new Kansas PE license? Open the Kansas application page

Kansas PE renewal FAQ

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

Kansas PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by April 30 (A-L surnames in even years, M-Z in odd years).

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

Kansas PE license renewal deadline: June 30 of even-numbered years. Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Kansas 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 Kansas require for PE renewal?+

Kansas requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

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

Where do I renew my Kansas PE license?+

Kansas renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://ksbtp.ks.gov/.

Does Kansas allow PDH carryover?+

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

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