New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). New Jersey 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 $120 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by April 30 of even-numbered years. Pre-approved provider required.
Open the New Jersey board portalNew Jersey requires 24 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 12 hours per year). Of that total, 2 hours must be in professional ethics.
New Jersey allows up to 12 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.
Renew by April 30 of even-numbered years. Pre-approved provider required.
Confirm you have at least 24 PDH for this cycle, including 2 ethics hours. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.
About $120. New Jersey accepts online renewal through the board portal.
Once renewed, save your updated wall certificate or pocket card. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.
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.
New Jersey PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by April 30 of even-numbered years. Pre-approved provider required.
New Jersey requires 24 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 2 ethics hours.
The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the New Jersey board portal.
New Jersey renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels.
Yes. New Jersey allows up to 12 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.
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