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

Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Oregon requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $150 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Biennial, staggered by surname (e.g. A-F Dec 31 odd years, S-Z Jun 30 even years).

Renewal deadline:Staggered by surname (e.g. A-F December 31 of odd years, S-Z June 30 of even years)
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$150

Oregon engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Oregon: 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~$150BiennialEarn 30 PDH, then renew on the board portal · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$100AnnualFile with the Secretary of State · open

CE / PDH requirements in Oregon

Oregon requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year).

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

How to renew your Oregon PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Biennial, staggered by surname (e.g. A-F Dec 31 odd years, S-Z Jun 30 even years).

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $150. Oregon 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

Oregon renewal gotchas

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

  • Cannot renew more than 90 days before expiration — strict renewal window
  • Must complete renewal by 5:00 PM on expiration date — not midnight
  • Delinquent status prevents practice, supervision, and seal use until resolved
  • Must post certificate visibly at place of business
  • OSBEELS cannot accept credit/debit cards over the telephone — online only
  • CPD documentation must be uploaded, not just attested
Practicing through a firm in Oregon?

Many states require firms to hold a separate Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to offer engineering services, on its own cycle and fee. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses, firm CoAs, and entity filings side by side.

Need a new Oregon PE license? Open the Oregon application page

Oregon PE renewal FAQ

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

Oregon PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Biennial, staggered by surname (e.g. A-F Dec 31 odd years, S-Z Jun 30 even years).

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

Oregon PE license renewal deadline: Staggered by surname (e.g. A-F December 31 of odd years, S-Z June 30 of even years). Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Oregon 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 Oregon require for PE renewal?+

Oregon requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $150 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Oregon board portal.

Where do I renew my Oregon PE license?+

Oregon renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.oregon.gov/osbeels/.

Does Oregon allow PDH carryover?+

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

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