Illinois Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Illinois PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $80
- CE Required
- 30 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $160
- Grace Period
- 90 days
Illinois Professional Engineers must complete 30 Professional Development Hours (PDH) per two-year renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your Illinois PE License
- 1
Complete 30 PDH
Complete 30 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $80 renewal fee
Pay the $80 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 90-day grace period, the late fee of $160 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 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
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