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PE and architect license renewal by state

Last checked Sep 28, 2026. From SealBench’s rule tables, which cite each board’s rules and pages. Not yet confirmed with the boards; the architect columns haven’t been checked against the architecture boards’ rules at all. Not legal advice.

Quick answer

In our data, 47 of the 51 jurisdictions count PE continuing education over two years and 29 ask for 30 PDH, but the dates, required topics and firm rules differ in every state. 37 jurisdictions make an engineering firm register with the board. Pick a state below for its full guide.

PE renewal pages with every CE rule and its source: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Washington, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Colorado, Arizona.

Each row links to a guide with the renewal cycle, CE and required topics for engineers and architects, the firm registration and qualifier rules, who can seal drawings, common mistakes and the board’s own links. “Varies” means the date depends on the person (birth month, issue date or last name), so read it from the board’s license lookup.

PE and architect renewal, CE and firm registration by state
StatePE license expiresPE CEArchitect license expiresArchitect CEEngineering firm registersArchitecture firm registers
AlabamaDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsDec 3112 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
AlaskaDec 31, odd years24 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, odd years24 hrs / 2 yearsYesYes
ArizonaVariesNoneFrom the issue dateNoneYesYes
ArkansasDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsJul 3112 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
CaliforniaVariesNoneBy birth date or month10 hrs / 2 yearsNoNo
ColoradoOct 31, odd yearsNoneOct 31, odd years12 hrs / year (12 HSW)NoNo
ConnecticutJan 31NoneJul 3112 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
DelawareJun 30, even years24 PDH / 2 yearsJan 31, even years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
DCAug 31, even years20 PDH / 2 yearsApr 30, even years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)NoYes
FloridaFeb 28, odd years18 PDH / 2 yearsFeb 28, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
GeorgiaDec 3115 PDH / yearJun 30, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)YesNo
HawaiiApr 30, even yearsNoneApr 30, even years16 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)NoNo
IdahoVaries24 PDH / 2 yearsBy birth date or month12 hrs / period (12 HSW)YesNo
IllinoisNov 30, odd years30 PDH / 2 yearsNov 30, even years24 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)YesYes
IndianaJul 31, even years30 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)NoNo
IowaDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsJun 30, staggered24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)NoNo
KansasApr 3030 PDH / 2 yearsJun 30, staggered30 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
KentuckyJun 3030 PDH / 2 yearsJun 3012 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesNo
LouisianaVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsDec 3112 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
MaineDec 31, odd years30 PDH / 2 yearsJun 3012 hrs / year (12 HSW)NoNo
MarylandVaries16 PDH / 2 yearsSet per licensee24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
MassachusettsJun 30, even yearsNoneAug 3112 hrs / year (12 HSW)NoNo
MichiganVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsSet per licensee24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)NoYes
MinnesotaJun 30, even years24 PDH / 2 yearsJun 30, even years24 hrs / 2 yearsNoNo
MississippiDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsNov 30, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesNo
MissouriDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, staggered24 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)YesYes
MontanaJun 30, even years30 PDH / 2 yearsJun 3012 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesNo
NebraskaDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, staggered24 hrs / 2 yearsYesYes
NevadaVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsDec 318 hrs / year (8 HSW)YesYes
New HampshireVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsFrom the issue date24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
New JerseyApr 30, even years24 PDH / 2 yearsJul 31, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)YesYes
New MexicoDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, staggered12 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesNo
New YorkVaries36 PDH / 3 yearsBy birth date or month36 hrs / 3 years (24 HSW)YesYes
North CarolinaDec 3115 PDH / yearJun 3012 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
North DakotaDec 31, even years30 PDH / 2 yearsJun 30, odd yearsNoneYesNo
OhioDec 31, odd years30 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, odd years12 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
OklahomaVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsJun 30, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
OregonVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, staggered24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)NoYes
PennsylvaniaSep 30, odd years24 PDH / 2 yearsJun 30, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)NoYes
Rhode IslandJun 30, odd yearsNoneDec 31, odd years12 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
South CarolinaJun 30, even years30 PDH / 2 yearsJun 30, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
South DakotaVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsFrom the issue date30 hrs / 2 yearsYesYes
TennesseeVaries24 PDH / 2 yearsFrom the issue date24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesYes
TexasVaries30 PDH / 2 yearsBy birth date or month12 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesYes
UtahMar 31, odd years30 PDH / 2 yearsMay 31, even years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)NoNo
VermontJul 31, even years30 PDH / 2 yearsJan 31, odd years24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)NoNo
VirginiaVaries16 PDH / 2 yearsFrom the issue date16 hrs / 2 yearsYesYes
WashingtonVariesNoneBy birth date or month24 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)YesYes
West VirginiaDec 31, even years30 PDH / 2 yearsJun 3012 hrs / year (12 HSW)YesNo
WisconsinJul 31, even years30 PDH / 2 yearsJul 31, even years24 hrs / 2 years (16 HSW)YesYes
WyomingDec 3130 PDH / 2 yearsDec 31, staggered24 hrs / 2 years (24 HSW)YesNo

Common questions

Which states don’t require PDH for PE renewal?

In our data: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Washington. Some still have a renewal step, like California’s online laws and rules assessment. Check each state’s page.

Which states don’t require CE for architects?

In our data: Arizona and North Dakota.

How many states make an engineering firm register?

37 of the 51 jurisdictions in our data expect an engineering firm to hold a certificate of authorization or firm registration from the board, and 32 expect one for architecture firms. In 18, an A/E firm registers with two separate boards.

Are these rules confirmed with each board?

Not yet. They come from the board rules and pages each state guide lists, read Sep 27 and 28, 2026. Confirm anything you act on with the board.

Tracking licenses in more than one state?

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Sources

Every state guide lists the rules and board pages behind its row. SealBench suggests who may seal each sheet and shows why. The licensed professional takes responsible charge and applies the seal. SealBench is not a law firm, does not give legal advice, and does not file anything with any board. Questions or corrections: support@sealbench.com.