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

Maine Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Maine 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 $120 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Renewal deadline:December 31 of odd-numbered years
Renew your Maine PE licenseState board site
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$120

Maine engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Maine: 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~$120BiennialEarn 30 PDH, then renew on the board portal · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$85AnnualFile with the Secretary of State · open
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CE / PDH requirements in Maine

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

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

How to renew your Maine PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered 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 $120. Maine 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

Maine renewal gotchas

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

  • If renewing more than 90 days late, must submit PDH documentation (not just attest)
  • License expires if not renewed by December 31 - cannot practice until renewed
  • Active-duty military exempt from renewal fee but must still complete online application with copy of orders
  • PDH records must be kept for 3 years (shorter than some states)
  • Self-study does NOT count toward PDH in Maine
  • Equipment demonstrations do not count as PDH
Practicing through a firm in Maine?

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 Maine PE license? Open the Maine application page

Maine PE renewal FAQ

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

Maine PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years.

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

Maine PE license renewal deadline: December 31 of odd-numbered years. Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Maine 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 Maine require for PE renewal?+

Maine requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Maine board portal.

Where do I renew my Maine PE license?+

Maine renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.maine.gov/professionalengineers/.

Does Maine allow PDH carryover?+

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

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