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

North Dakota Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). North Dakota requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Of the 30 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $55 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31 of even-numbered years.

Open the North Dakota board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$55

CE / PDH requirements in North Dakota

North Dakota requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

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

How to renew your North Dakota PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31 of even-numbered years.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 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 $55. North Dakota 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 Dakota?

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 Dakota PE renewal FAQ

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

North Dakota PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by December 31 of even-numbered years.

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

North Dakota requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $55 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the North Dakota board portal.

Where do I renew my North Dakota PE license?+

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

Does North Dakota allow PDH carryover?+

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

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