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 portalMaryland 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.
Renew on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required.
Confirm you have at least 16 PDH for this cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.
About $95. Maryland accepts online renewal through the board portal.
Once renewed, save your updated wall certificate or pocket card. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.
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 licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required.
Maryland requires 16 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.
The approximate renewal fee is $95 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Maryland board portal.
Maryland renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/pe/.
Yes. Maryland allows up to 8 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.
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