Visit the official Kentucky engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Every two years; renewal is due June 30. Last names A-K renew in odd years, L-Z in even years. |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Up to 15 PDH beyond the 30 required may carry forward to the next reporting period. |
| 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 | Engineering and/or land surveying permits expire annually on December 31; renewal is due by December 31. Fee is $100 for either permit or $150 for a dual permit. |
| Other notes | The reporting period is the two calendar years before renewal. The provided text does not state PE education, experience, or examination requirements, or PE-specific ethics or state-specific hour requirements. |
What this means for firm owners in Kentucky
Ethics: check with your board.
Track each Kentucky PE’s renewal year by last name. A-K renew in odd years and L-Z in even years, with renewal due June 30. The reporting period covers the two calendar years before renewal. Staff need 30 PDH per biennium, and up to 15 extra PDH can carry forward.
For a PE licensed elsewhere, check with the board about comity and whether an NCEES Record is needed. Confirm the current application steps on the board site. Engineering and land surveying permits expire annually on December 31, and renewal is due by then. Check the board’s permit application for current firm registration details.
Owner checklist
- Track each PE’s last name, renewal year, and June 30 deadline.
- Log staff PDH for the two calendar years before renewal, including any carryforward.
- For out-of-state hires, confirm comity and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
- Review firm permit renewal requirements and submit by December 31.
Sources
- https://kyboels.ky.gov/Already-Licensed/Pages/Continuing-Education.aspx
- https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/KBOELS/LicenseRenewal
- https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/KBOELS/PERMITAPPLICATION
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
