Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Pennsylvania requires 24 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 12 per year). Up to 12 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by September 30 of odd-numbered years.
Open the Pennsylvania board portalPennsylvania requires 24 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 12 hours per year).
Pennsylvania allows up to 12 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.
Renew by September 30 of odd-numbered years.
Confirm you have at least 24 PDH for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.
About $100. Pennsylvania accepts online renewal through the board portal.
Once renewed, save your updated wall certificate or pocket card. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.
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.
Pennsylvania PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by September 30 of odd-numbered years.
Pennsylvania requires 24 PDH per 2-year cycle.
The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Pennsylvania board portal.
Pennsylvania renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/engineers-land-surveyors-geologists/.
Yes. Pennsylvania allows up to 12 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.
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