Pennsylvania Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Pennsylvania PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $100
- CE Required
- 24 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $200
- Grace Period
- 90 days
Pennsylvania Professional Engineers must complete 24 Professional Development Hours (PDH) per two-year renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your Pennsylvania PE License
- 1
Complete 24 PDH
Complete 24 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $100 renewal fee
Pay the $100 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 90-day grace period, the late fee of $200 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 Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers
www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Engineer →Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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