Visit the official New Hampshire engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews at the end of the licensee's birth month |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews at the end of the licensee's birth month. Each PE needs 30 PDH per biennium. Up to 15 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Use the New Hampshire Board of Professional Licensure site to confirm the state’s PE renewal rules, including renewal timing and any professional development requirements. Keep a record of each employee’s license status and renewal date, then check the board site for the current details before planning schedules or assigning work.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the New Hampshire comity process with the board. Ask whether an NCEES Record can support the application, and verify the steps directly with the board. Confirm whether your firm must register in New Hampshire and what rules apply before offering engineering services.
Owner checklist
- Check the board site for each New Hampshire PE’s renewal date and renewal requirements.
- Confirm the board’s current professional development requirements and track staff records accordingly.
- For an out-of-state PE hire, check the comity process and whether an NCEES Record is useful.
- Confirm with the board whether your firm needs registration and what requirements apply.
Sources
- https://www.oplc.nh.gov/
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
