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

Washington Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew annually. Washington currently does not require continuing education (PDH) hours for PE license renewal. The approximate renewal fee is $126 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. No continuing education requirement. Renew annually on the original date of licensure.

Open the Washington board portal
Renewal cycle
Annual
PDH required
None
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$126

CE / PDH requirements in Washington

Washington 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 Washington PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    No continuing education requirement. Renew annually on the original date of licensure.

  2. 2
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $126. Washington 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 Washington?

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.

Washington PE renewal FAQ

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

Washington PE licenses are renewed annually. No continuing education requirement. Renew annually on the original date of licensure.

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

Washington currently has no continuing education requirement for PE license renewal.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $126 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Washington board portal.

Where do I renew my Washington PE license?+

Washington renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://brpels.wa.gov/.

Does Washington allow PDH carryover?+

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

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