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

West Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). West Virginia 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 $55 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31 of even-numbered years.

Open the West Virginia board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$55

CE / PDH requirements in West Virginia

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

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

How to renew your West Virginia PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31 of even-numbered years.

  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 $55. West 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 West 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.

West Virginia PE renewal FAQ

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

West Virginia PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by December 31 of even-numbered years.

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

West Virginia requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $55 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the West Virginia board portal.

Where do I renew my West Virginia PE license?+

West Virginia renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://www.wvpebd.org/.

Does West Virginia allow PDH carryover?+

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

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