South Carolina Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
South Carolina PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $75
- CE Required
- 30 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $150
- Grace Period
- 90 days
South Carolina Professional Engineers must complete 30 Professional Development Hours (PDH) per two-year renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your South Carolina PE License
- 1
Complete 30 PDH
Complete 30 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $75 renewal fee
Pay the $75 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 90-day grace period, the late fee of $150 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 South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
llr.sc.gov/eng →Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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