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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 $40 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. 2 PDH in professional ethics, rules, or standards.

Renewal deadline:December 31 of odd-numbered years
Renew your Ohio PE licenseState board site
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
2 hours
Approximate fee
$40

Ohio engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Ohio: your individual PE license, your firm's Certificate of Authorization, and the Secretary-of-State / tax filings that keep the entity in good standing. Costs and cadence are estimates, confirm on the official portals before relying on them.

RequirementApplies toCostRenewsWhat you do
PE license (individual)Always required to practice~$40BiennialEarn 30 PDH, then renew on the board portal · open
Firm Certificate of AuthorizationIf you practice through a firm$50BiennialApply / renew with the engineering board · open
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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

    2 PDH in professional ethics, rules, or standards.

  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 $40. 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.

What trips people up

Ohio renewal gotchas

Field notes from mapping the Ohio renewal flow. Specifics change, so confirm anything time-sensitive on the board portal before you rely on it.

  • Must use Chrome or Firefox for best results - other browsers may have issues
  • Transaction fee of $3.50 added to the $40 renewal fee
  • Max 6 hours per cycle from correspondence/self-paced courses (limits online CE)
  • Must maintain CPD evidence for 4 calendar years beyond completion year
  • Random Board audits - must provide proof of CPD activities if selected
  • Military active duty can request CPD waiver
Practicing through a firm in Ohio?

Ohio requires firms to hold a Certificate of Authorization (about $50, every two years (biennial)) to offer engineering services. It renews on its own cycle, separate from your individual PE license. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses, firm CoAs, and entity filings side by side.

Open the Ohio firm CoA portal
Need a new Ohio PE license? Open the Ohio application page

Ohio PE renewal FAQ

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

Ohio PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). 2 PDH in professional ethics, rules, or standards.

When is the deadline to renew a Ohio PE license?+

Ohio PE license renewal deadline: December 31 of odd-numbered years. Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Ohio board portal and renew before it. A missed deadline usually means a late fee, and in some states the license lapses and has to be reinstated.

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 $40 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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