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

Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Ohio 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 $55 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Open the Ohio board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
2 hours
Approximate fee
$55

CE / PDH requirements in Ohio

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

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

How to renew your Ohio PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years.

  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 $55. Ohio 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 Ohio?

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.

Ohio PE renewal FAQ

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

Ohio PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years.

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

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

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

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

Where do I renew my Ohio PE license?+

Ohio renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://peps.ohio.gov/.

Does Ohio allow PDH carryover?+

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

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