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

Wisconsin Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Wisconsin requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Of the 30 hours, 2 must be in professional ethics. Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $75 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years.

Open the Wisconsin board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
2 hours
Approximate fee
$75

CE / PDH requirements in Wisconsin

Wisconsin requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 2 hours must be in professional ethics.

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

How to renew your Wisconsin PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle, including 2 ethics hours. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $75. Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?

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.

Wisconsin PE renewal FAQ

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

Wisconsin PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by July 31 of even-numbered years.

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

Wisconsin requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 2 ethics hours.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $75 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Wisconsin board portal.

Where do I renew my Wisconsin PE license?+

Wisconsin renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/BoardsCouncils/PE/Default.aspx.

Does Wisconsin allow PDH carryover?+

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

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