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

Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Virginia requires 16 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 8 per year). Carryover is not permitted. The approximate renewal fee is $95 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew based on month of original licensure. No limit on online hours. No carryover. Board does not pre-approve providers.

Open the Virginia board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
16 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$95

CE / PDH requirements in Virginia

Virginia requires 16 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 8 hours per year).

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

How to renew your Virginia PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew based on month of original licensure. No limit on online hours. No carryover. Board does not pre-approve providers.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 16 PDH for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $95. Virginia 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.

Practicing through a firm in Virginia?

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.

Virginia PE renewal FAQ

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

Virginia PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew based on month of original licensure. No limit on online hours. No carryover. Board does not pre-approve providers.

How many PDH hours does Virginia require for PE renewal?+

Virginia requires 16 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $95 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Virginia board portal.

Where do I renew my Virginia PE license?+

Virginia renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/.

Does Virginia allow PDH carryover?+

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

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