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

Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Louisiana requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Of the 30 hours, 2 must be in professional ethics. Up to 7 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $60 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. 15 PDH per year required. Renew by March 31 or September 30.

Open the Louisiana board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
2 hours
Approximate fee
$60

CE / PDH requirements in Louisiana

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

Louisiana allows up to 7 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Louisiana PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    15 PDH per year required. Renew by March 31 or September 30.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle, including 2 ethics hours. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $60. Louisiana 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 Louisiana?

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.

Louisiana PE renewal FAQ

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

Louisiana PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). 15 PDH per year required. Renew by March 31 or September 30.

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

Louisiana requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 2 ethics hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $60 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Louisiana board portal.

Where do I renew my Louisiana PE license?+

Louisiana renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.lapels.com/.

Does Louisiana allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Louisiana allows up to 7 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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