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Rhode Island PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

Rhode Island Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Rhode Island currently does not require continuing education (PDH) hours for PE license renewal. The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. No continuing education requirement. Renew by June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Open the Rhode Island board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
None
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$120

CE / PDH requirements in Rhode Island

Rhode Island currently does not require continuing education (PDH) hours for PE license renewal. Most other states do, so if you hold licenses elsewhere you'll still need to track CE for those.

How to renew your Rhode Island PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    No continuing education requirement. Renew by June 30 of odd-numbered years.

  2. 2
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $120. Rhode Island accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  3. 3
    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 Rhode Island?

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.

Rhode Island PE renewal FAQ

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

Rhode Island PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). No continuing education requirement. Renew by June 30 of odd-numbered years.

How many PDH hours does Rhode Island require for PE renewal?+

Rhode Island currently has no continuing education requirement for PE license renewal.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $120 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Rhode Island board portal.

Where do I renew my Rhode Island PE license?+

Rhode Island renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://bdp.ri.gov/professional-engineers.

Does Rhode Island allow PDH carryover?+

No. Rhode Island does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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