Visit the official Delaware engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; payable by June 30 on even-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 24 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | At least 3 PDH in professional ethics, and no more than 6 |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Check with your board |
| Path to a PE license | ABET-accredited engineering degree, FE exam, about four years of qualifying experience under a PE, then the PE exam |
| Firm registration | Certificate of Authorization renewal costs $150 and is due annually on September 30 |
| Other notes | Late PE renewals incur $50 per month (maximum $300) and require a CPC audit to reinstate active status. |
What this means for firm owners in Delaware
Each PE needs 24 PDH per biennium. Ethics: at least 3 PDH in professional ethics, and no more than 6.
Track each Delaware PE’s renewal and PDH records. Licenses renew every two years, with payment due June 30 in even-numbered years. The board’s renewal information lists late renewal fees of $50 per month, up to $300, and says reinstatement to active status requires a CPC audit.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, check with the board about comity requirements and using an NCEES Record. Also track the firm’s Certificate of Authorization separately. Its renewal costs $150 and is due annually by September 30.
Owner checklist
- Track each Delaware PE’s renewal deadline, and plan for the June 30 deadline in even-numbered years.
- Confirm PDH, ethics, state-specific, and carryover requirements on the board site.
- For hires licensed elsewhere, check the board’s comity process and NCEES Record requirements.
- Renew the firm’s Certificate of Authorization by September 30 each year, and budget the listed $150 fee.
Sources
- https://dape.org/registrants/renewals/
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
