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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 $150 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. No continuing education requirement.

Renewal deadline:June 30 of even-numbered years
Renew your Massachusetts PE licenseState board site
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
None
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$150

Massachusetts engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Massachusetts: 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~$150BiennialRenew on the board portal · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$500AnnualFile with the Secretary of State · open
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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.

  2. 2
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $150. 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.

What trips people up

Massachusetts renewal gotchas

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

  • No CE requirement — one of the simplest renewals
  • First-time online renewal requires Authorization Code from paper renewal letter; if lost, must email DPLauthcodes@mass.gov with name, license number, license type, and mailing address
  • Do NOT renew both online and by mail — doing so interferes with processing
  • Credit card transactions incur a 2.39% convenience fee
  • ePLACE portal is Accela-based (CitizenAccess platform)
  • Record ID format is specific: license number-EL-A (e.g., 12345-EL-A)
Practicing through a firm in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts PE license? Open the Massachusetts application page

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.

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

Massachusetts PE license renewal deadline: June 30 of even-numbered years. Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Massachusetts 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 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 $150 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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