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

Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Michigan requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Of the 30 hours, 2 must be in professional ethics. Carryover is not permitted. The approximate renewal fee is $80 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by October 31 of even-numbered years. No carryover allowed.

Open the Michigan board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
2 hours
Approximate fee
$80

CE / PDH requirements in Michigan

Michigan requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 2 hours must be in professional ethics.

Michigan does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles. Earn the required hours each cycle.

How to renew your Michigan PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by October 31 of even-numbered years. No carryover allowed.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle, including 2 ethics hours. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $80. Michigan 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 Michigan?

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.

Michigan PE renewal FAQ

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

Michigan PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by October 31 of even-numbered years. No carryover allowed.

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

Michigan requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 2 ethics hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $80 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Michigan board portal.

Where do I renew my Michigan PE license?+

Michigan renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/pe.

Does Michigan allow PDH carryover?+

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

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