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

Maryland Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Maryland requires 16 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 8 per year). Of the 16 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Up to 8 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $95 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required.

Open the Maryland board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
16 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$95

CE / PDH requirements in Maryland

Maryland requires 16 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 8 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

Maryland allows up to 8 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Maryland PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 16 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 $95. Maryland 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 Maryland?

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.

Maryland PE renewal FAQ

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

Maryland PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required.

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

Maryland requires 16 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $95 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Maryland board portal.

Where do I renew my Maryland PE license?+

Maryland renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/pe/.

Does Maryland allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Maryland allows up to 8 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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