StatePDH RequirementsComments
Alabama
15 Annually
Alabama board does not have specific courses or providers however, Alabama does require that the courses cover material that is technical, ethical or managerial in nature and that the activity pertains to the practice of engineering
Alaska
24 PDH in the biennial period
Licenses renewal December 31 of every odd numbered year. PDH providers are not pre-approved. Required subject matter of the PDH activity may include technical, ethical or managerial content relevant to the engineer's area of practice, and that the subject matter must address the public's health, safety, and welfare.
Arkansas
30 PDH in the biennial period

Beginning in 2009, licenses will renew every two years.

Odd Number Licenses Renew on odd number years, for 2 years There is an $80 fee on renewal
Even Number Licenses Renew on odd number years, for 2 years There is an $80 fee on renewal

More information see: http://www.pels.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Note: PEs must earn 15 PDH's annually in courses that have a "clear purpose and objective which will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee's field of practice."

Florida b
4 PDH *
4 PDH **

* 4 PDH course covering the Florida Laws and Rules for engineers.
** 4 PDH in the engineer's area of practice from a board-approved continuing education provider.
Current deadline is February 28, 2013 for license renewal

NOTE: Currently, PDHStorm.com is NOT a Board approved continuing education provider

Georgia
30 PDH in the biennial period
License must be renewed by December 31 of even numbered years
Idaho
30 PDH in the biennial period
The two-year period begins on the first day of the month after the licensed engineer's birth month and coincides with the licensing period for PEs, whose licenses expire on the last day of their birth month.
Illinois
30 PDH in the biennial period

Professional engineer licenses renew November 30 of odd numbered years.
Structural engineers renew November 30 of even numbered years.

Indiana
30 PDH in the biennial period

At least 1 PDH must be in the subject of Ethics
At least 1 PDH must be in the subject of Indiana Laws and Rules for Engineers

Iowa
30 PDH in the biennial period
Iowa limits online self-paced-courses to a maximum of 10 PDH per renewal period.
Kansas
30 PDH in the biennial period

PDH credits must be completed before the license renewal deadlines of April 30 in even-numbered years for last names beginning with A - L and April 30 in odd-numbered years for last names M - Z.

Kentucky
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal requirements
June 30 odd years for engineers with last names beginning with A - K
June 30 even years for engineers with last names beginning with L - Z

Note:
Courses must be (1) relevant to the practice of engineering, (2) contain technical, ethical, or managerial subjects, (3) be an organized program of learning, (4) be conducted by individuals with education, training or expertise, and (5) not include in-service training, orientation to specific institutional practices, or time used to advertise or sell a product.

Louisiana b
30 PDH in the biennial period
Courses must include 1 hour of Engineering Ethics.
Engineers who design buildings or building systems are required to take a minimum of 8 PDH in Life Safety Code, Building Codes, or the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
Maine
30 PDH in the biennial period
Renewal is required by December 31 of odd-numbered years for all engineers
Maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period
All courses taken should cover material that is technical, ethical or managerial and related to your engineering practice.
Maryland
See Notes

The requirements will be phased in at a rate of 50% beginning October 1, 2012.

If a license expires between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013, the licensee is required to report 12 PDH units - with a minimum of 9 PDH units in Category A programs, and a maximum of 3 PDH units in Category B programs.

If a license expires on or after October 1, 2013, the licensee is required to report 24 PDH units - with a minimum of 18 PDH units in Category A programs, including a minimum of 1 PDH unit in content areas related to the standards of practice or care, laws and regulations applicable to the practice of engineering in Maryland, or professional engineering ethics; and a maximum of 6 PDH units in Category B programs.

Maryland regulations became effective on July 11, 2011. Download a copy of the regulations

Minnesota
24 PDH in the biennial period
Professional engineering licenses renew June 30 of even-numbered years.
Mississippi
15 PDH Annually

Renewal must be completed by December 31 every year for all engineers
At least 2 PDH must be earned in Engineering Ethics every three renewal cycles.
The board will permit all of your PDH to be earned through online courses.
NOte: A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Missouri
30 PDH in the biennial period
Renewal cycle with an expiration date of December 31 in alternate years based on the year of licensure.
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period
Montana
30 PDH in the biennial period
Renewal cycle with an expiration date of June 30 in even-numbered years.
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period
Nebraska
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
January 1 of even-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters A through K.
January 1 of odd-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters L through Z.

A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.

Nevada
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
January 1 of odd-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters A through E.
July 1 of odd-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters F through K.
January 1 of even-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters L through R.
July 1 of even-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters S through Z.
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

New Hampshire
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
The last day of the month of the licensee's birth. The year of the renewal is based on the year of initial licensure. Licenses initially issued in even-numbered years renew in even-numbered years. Licenses initially issued in odd-numbered years renew in odd-numbered years.

A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.

New Jersey a
24 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
April 30th of even numbered years
2 hours must be in the area of "professional practice ethics."

Up to 12 PDH can be carried forward into the next renewal period.

New Mexico
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
December 31 of even-numbered years for engineers with license numbers ending with an even number.
December 31 of odd-numbered years for engineers with license numbers ending with an odd number.
At least 4 PDH must be earned in ethics.
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

New York b
36 PDH in the triennial period

Renewal
Based on the licensee's date of birth
Accepted. A maximum of 18 PDH may be earned each renewal period from online continuing education courses, which are classified as Continuing Educational Activities by the New York State Board.
Hours cannot be carried forward into the next renewal period.

North Carolina b
15 PDH Annually
Renewal
December 31 every year for all engineers
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period
North Dakota
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
December 31 depending on initial year of licensure
20 PDH must be in technical areas that directly safeguard the public's health, safety and welfare including technical professional management subjects such as total quality process or technical engineering.
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Ohio
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
December 31 in odd-numbered years for all engineers
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Oklahoma
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
The last day of the month based on date of initial licensure.
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.

Oregon
30 PDH in the biennial period
Renewal
December 31 of odd-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters A through F.
June 30 of odd-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters G through K.
December 31 of even-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters L through R.
June 30 of even-numbered years for licensees whose last name begins with one of the letters S through Z.
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period
Pennsylvania
24 PDH in the biennial period beginning
Sep. 2011
Renewal
September 30 odd years for all engineers
A maximum of 12 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.
South Carolina
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
June 30 of even years for all engineers
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

South Dakota
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
December 31 depending on initial year of licensure

At least 20 PDH must be in technical areas that directly safeguard the public's health, safety and welfare including technical professional management subjects such as total quality process or technical engineering. A maximum of 10 PDH may be in non-technical professional management subjects, such as ethics or administration-oriented courses.

A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Tennessee
24 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
Based upon date of initial licensure

A maximum of 12 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Texas
15 PDH Annually

Renewal
March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31 based on the initial date of licensure of the Texas PE l

The course must have a "clear purpose and objective which will maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee's field of practice". At least 1 PDH must be earned in Professional Ethics.

A maximum of 14 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Utah
24 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
December 31 of even-numbered years

A maximum of 12 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Virginia
16 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
Licenses renew on the last day of the month two years from the date of issue. Licensees who renew or reinstate a PE license after March 31, 2010 must meet the new PDH requirement.

No hours may be carried forward into the next renewal period

West Virginia
15 PDH Annually

Renewal
June 30 every year for all engineers

A maximum of 8 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Wisconsin
30 PDH in the biennial period

Renewal
July 31 of even-numbered years for all engineers

Instruction in an organized method of learning contributing to the professional competency of the registrant and pertaining to matters which integrally relate to the practice of engineering; instructors must have specialized education, training or experience and are considered qualified concerning the subject matter; fulfills pre-established learning goals; and attendance verification in the form of certificates of completion or other documents must be provided.

A minimum of 2 PDH must be earned in the area of ethics. A minimum of 13 PDH must be earned in activities that permit live interaction between the engineer and instructor.

A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period

Wyoming
30 CPC biennially

Renewal
December 31 based on the initial year of licensure

A maximum of 15 CPC may be carried forward into the next renewal period

a - New Jersey's Board is charged with approval of continuing education courses and/or providers for engineers. And, state regulations require that all continuing education courses must be approved by the Board. However, the Board has not yet approved any courses or providers for the renewal period ending April 30, 2014. PDHengineer will continue to monitor the Board's actions and will update this page as approvals are given.

b - Engineers Edge courses currently meet all states requirements except the following:

  • Florida
  • Louisiana
  • New York
  • North Carolina
Last modified: Friday, 8 August 2014, 01:41 PM