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North Carolina PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew annually. North Carolina requires 15 PDH per year (about 15 per year). Of the 15 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $65 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31. Pre-approved sponsor required.

Open the North Carolina board portal
Renewal cycle
Annual
PDH required
15 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$65

CE / PDH requirements in North Carolina

North Carolina requires 15 PDH per year (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

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

How to renew your North Carolina PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31. Pre-approved sponsor required.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 15 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 $65. North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

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.

North Carolina PE renewal FAQ

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

North Carolina PE licenses are renewed annually. Renew by December 31. Pre-approved sponsor required.

How many PDH hours does North Carolina require for PE renewal?+

North Carolina requires 15 PDH per year, including 1 ethics hour.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $65 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the North Carolina board portal.

Where do I renew my North Carolina PE license?+

North Carolina renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.ncbels.org/.

Does North Carolina allow PDH carryover?+

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

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