New Jersey Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
New Jersey PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $120
- CE Required
- 24 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $240
- Grace Period
- 90 days
New Jersey Professional Engineers must complete 24 Professional Development Hours (PDH) per two-year renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your New Jersey PE License
- 1
Complete 24 PDH
Complete 24 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $120 renewal fee
Pay the $120 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 90-day grace period, the late fee of $240 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 New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
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