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New York PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

New York Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every three years (triennial). New York requires 36 PDH per 3-year cycle (about 12 per year). Of the 36 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Carryover is not permitted. The approximate renewal fee is $133 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renewal date based on licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required. No carryover.

Open the New York board portal
Renewal cycle
Triennial
PDH required
36 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$133

CE / PDH requirements in New York

New York requires 36 PDH per 3-year renewal cycle (about 12 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

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

How to renew your New York PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renewal date based on licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required. No carryover.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 36 PDH for this cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $133. New York 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 New York?

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 York PE renewal FAQ

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

New York PE licenses are renewed every three years (triennial). Renewal date based on licensee's birth month. Pre-approved provider required. No carryover.

How many PDH hours does New York require for PE renewal?+

New York requires 36 PDH per 3-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $133 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the New York board portal.

Where do I renew my New York PE license?+

New York renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at http://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/professional-engineering/.

Does New York allow PDH carryover?+

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

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