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

Vermont Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Vermont requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Carryover is not permitted. The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years. Hours do not carry over.

Renewal deadline:July 31 of even-numbered years
Renew your Vermont PE licenseState board site
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$100

Vermont engineering compliance at a glance

Everything it takes to legally practice engineering in Vermont: 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~$100BiennialEarn 30 PDH, then renew on the board portal · open
Secretary of State annual reportIf the firm is a registered entity$35AnnualFile with the Secretary of State · open
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CE / PDH requirements in Vermont

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

Vermont does not allow PDH hours to carry over between renewal cycles. Earn the required hours each cycle.

How to renew your Vermont PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years. Hours do not carry over.

  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 $100. Vermont 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

Vermont renewal gotchas

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

  • OPR no longer accepts paper renewal applications - online only
  • Renewal applications open 6 weeks prior to expiration date
  • Courtesy notification sent to email on file when renewal opens
  • First-time renewers are exempt from continuing education requirements
  • Records must be maintained for two prior renewal cycles for potential audit
  • The sos.vermont.gov site sometimes returns 403 errors - may need to try different browsers
Practicing through a firm in Vermont?

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 Vermont PE license? Open the Vermont application page

Vermont PE renewal FAQ

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

Vermont PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years. Hours do not carry over.

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

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

Vermont requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $100 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Vermont board portal.

Where do I renew my Vermont PE license?+

Vermont renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://sos.vermont.gov/engineering/.

Does Vermont allow PDH carryover?+

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

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