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

Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Minnesota requires 24 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 12 per year). Of the 24 hours, 2 must be in professional ethics. Up to 12 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $90 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by June 30 of even-numbered years. Ethics requirement effective since 2016.

Open the Minnesota board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
24 per cycle
Ethics required
2 hours
Approximate fee
$90

CE / PDH requirements in Minnesota

Minnesota requires 24 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 12 hours per year). Of that total, 2 hours must be in professional ethics.

Minnesota allows up to 12 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Minnesota PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by June 30 of even-numbered years. Ethics requirement effective since 2016.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 24 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 $90. Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

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.

Minnesota PE renewal FAQ

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

Minnesota PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by June 30 of even-numbered years. Ethics requirement effective since 2016.

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

Minnesota requires 24 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 2 ethics hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $90 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Minnesota board portal.

Where do I renew my Minnesota PE license?+

Minnesota renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://mn.gov/aelslagid/.

Does Minnesota allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Minnesota allows up to 12 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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