Visit the official Hawaii engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renew by April 30 of every even-numbered year |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | No continuing education requirement for PEs |
| Ethics hours | Not applicable |
| State laws or rules hours | Not applicable |
| Carryover | Not applicable |
| 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 |
| Other notes | Hawaii PE licensees have no continuing education requirement. Licenses not renewed by the deadline may not be practiced; a forfeited license may be restored within two years. |
What this means for firm owners in Hawaii
Hawaii has no PDH requirement for PE renewal, but staff who hold licenses in other states still need to meet those states' rules.
Track each Hawaii PE’s renewal date. Licenses renew by April 30 of every even-numbered year. Hawaii has no continuing education requirement, so do not assume staff need a set number of PDH hours for renewal. Confirm current renewal details with the board, and make sure staff do not practice on a license that was not renewed. A forfeited license may be restored within two years.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm how to apply for a Hawaii license by comity through the board and whether an NCEES Record is needed.
Owner checklist
- Track each Hawaii PE’s renewal for April 30 of every even-numbered year.
- Confirm renewal status before assigning work that requires a Hawaii PE license.
- For a PE licensed elsewhere, check the board’s comity process and NCEES Record requirements.
- Check the board site for firm registration requirements and any current renewal instructions.
Sources
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/engineer/
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL_Resource_EASLA-Renewal-FAQs_2025-2026.pdf
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
