Visit the official Georgia engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Annual; renews December 31 |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 15 PDH per year |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Up to 7.5 PDH |
| 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 | Check with your board |
What this means for firm owners in Georgia
Georgia PE licenses renew on this schedule: annual; renews December 31. Each PE needs 15 PDH per year. Up to 7 can carry forward to the next period.
Track each Georgia PE’s renewal date and professional development hours in one place. Set reminders ahead of renewal so staff have time to confirm requirements and complete any required work.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Georgia comity process with the board. An NCEES Record may be part of the process, but verify what Georgia requires before relying on it.
Owner checklist
- Ask each Georgia PE to confirm their renewal date and applicable requirements on the board site.
- Track staff PDH completion and confirm any ethics or state-specific hours required by Georgia.
- For an out-of-state PE hire, confirm Georgia’s comity process and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
- Check the board site to confirm whether your firm needs registration and what steps apply.
Sources
- https://pels.georgia.gov/
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
