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

Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Massachusetts currently does not require continuing education (PDH) hours for PE license renewal. The approximate renewal fee is $165 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. No continuing education requirement. Renew by June 30 of even-numbered years.

Open the Massachusetts board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
None
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$165

CE / PDH requirements in Massachusetts

Massachusetts currently does not require continuing education (PDH) hours for PE license renewal. Most other states do, so if you hold licenses elsewhere you'll still need to track CE for those.

How to renew your Massachusetts PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    No continuing education requirement. Renew by June 30 of even-numbered years.

  2. 2
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $165. Massachusetts accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  3. 3
    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 Massachusetts?

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.

Massachusetts PE renewal FAQ

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

Massachusetts PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). No continuing education requirement. Renew by June 30 of even-numbered years.

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

Massachusetts currently has no continuing education requirement for PE license renewal.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $165 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Massachusetts board portal.

Where do I renew my Massachusetts PE license?+

Massachusetts renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-professional-engineers-and-land-surveyors.

Does Massachusetts allow PDH carryover?+

No. Massachusetts does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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