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

Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Kentucky 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 $50 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by June 30. Odd years for last names A-K, even years for L-Z.

Open the Kentucky board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$50

CE / PDH requirements in Kentucky

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

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

How to renew your Kentucky PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by June 30. Odd years for last names A-K, even years for L-Z.

  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 $50. Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

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.

Kentucky PE renewal FAQ

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

Kentucky PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by June 30. Odd years for last names A-K, even years for L-Z.

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

Kentucky requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $50 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Kentucky board portal.

Where do I renew my Kentucky PE license?+

Kentucky renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://kyboels.ky.gov/.

Does Kentucky allow PDH carryover?+

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

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