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

Utah Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Utah 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 $74 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by March 31 of odd-numbered years. 30 PDH per 2-year period.

Renewal deadline:March 31 of odd-numbered years
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$74

Utah engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Utah: 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~$74BiennialEarn 30 PDH, then renew on the board portal · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$18AnnualFile with the Secretary of State · open

CE / PDH requirements in Utah

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

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

How to renew your Utah PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by March 31 of odd-numbered years. 30 PDH per 2-year period.

  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 $74. Utah 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

Utah renewal gotchas

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

  • Must use a computer, not mobile device, for best results
  • Requires UtahID account (state SSO) - cannot use a standalone DOPL login
  • DOPL mails renewal notices 60 days before expiration to address of record - must keep address current
  • Paper renewal forms available as PDF download for reinstatement cases
Practicing through a firm in Utah?

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.

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Utah PE renewal FAQ

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

Utah PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by March 31 of odd-numbered years. 30 PDH per 2-year period.

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

Utah PE license renewal deadline: March 31 of odd-numbered years. Dates and cycles can change, so confirm the exact date on the Utah 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 Utah require for PE renewal?+

Utah requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $74 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Utah board portal.

Where do I renew my Utah PE license?+

Utah renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/engineer/.

Does Utah allow PDH carryover?+

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

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