Rhode Island Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Rhode Island PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $120
- CE Required
- 30 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $240
- Grace Period
- 90 days
Rhode Island Professional Engineers must complete 30 Professional Development Hours (PDH) per two-year renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your Rhode Island PE License
- 1
Complete 30 PDH
Complete 30 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for 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 Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
www.bdp.ri.gov/engineers →Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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