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

Nevada Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Nevada requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Of the 30 hours, 2 must be in professional ethics. Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Staggered by last name and date.

Open the Nevada board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
2 hours
Approximate fee
$100

CE / PDH requirements in Nevada

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

Nevada allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Nevada PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Staggered by last name and date.

  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 $100. Nevada 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 Nevada?

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.

Nevada PE renewal FAQ

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

Nevada PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Staggered by last name and date.

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

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

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

The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Nevada board portal.

Where do I renew my Nevada PE license?+

Nevada renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://nvbpels.org/.

Does Nevada allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Nevada allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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