Visit the official Nevada engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennially (every two years) |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | 2 PDH per biennium in professional ethics |
| State laws or rules hours | 1 PDH per biennium in provisions of chapter 625 of NAC and NRS |
| Carryover | Up to 15 excess PDH may carry forward; ethics and state-specific hours cannot be carried forward |
| 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 | A firm’s Certificate of Registration is valid for one year and requires annual renewal |
What this means for firm owners in Nevada
Track each PE’s renewal date and PDH as part of your staffing records. Nevada requires 30 PDH every two years, including 2 PDH in professional ethics and 1 PDH on chapter 625 of NAC and NRS. Up to 15 excess PDH may carry forward, but ethics and state-specific hours cannot. Confirm renewal timing and any other details on the board site.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Nevada licensure process with the board. The board handles comity applications, and an NCEES Record may be used. Check with the board for current application requirements. Also plan for firm registration: a firm’s Certificate of Registration is valid for one year and requires annual renewal.
Owner checklist
- Record each PE’s Nevada renewal date and track PDH toward the biennial requirement.
- Track ethics and Nevada law hours separately, since those hours cannot carry forward.
- For hires licensed elsewhere, check the board’s comity requirements and whether an NCEES Record is appropriate.
- Track the firm’s Certificate of Registration and complete its annual renewal.
Sources
- https://nvbpels.org/firms-overview/annual-firm-registration-renewal/
- https://nvbpels.org/license-renewal/
- https://nvbpels.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NAC-625.430-License-Renewal-E1220.pdf
