California Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
California PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $180
- CE Required
- 36 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $360
- Grace Period
- 90 days
California PEs must complete 36 PDH per two-year renewal. At least 1 hour must be in ethics.
How to Renew Your California PE License
- 1
Complete 36 PDH
Complete 36 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $180 renewal fee
Pay the $180 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 90-day grace period, the late fee of $360 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
www.bpelsg.ca.gov →Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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