Visit the official New Mexico engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; odd-numbered licenses renew in odd-numbered years and even-numbered licenses in even-numbered years, by December 31. |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per two-year reporting period |
| Ethics hours | At least 2 PDH in ethics or business-related topics per two-year reporting period |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Up to 15 hours; ethics hours cannot be carried over. |
| 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 Mexico
Track each PE’s license number and renewal year. Odd-numbered licenses renew in odd-numbered years, and even-numbered licenses renew in even-numbered years, by December 31. Each two-year reporting period requires 30 PDH, including at least 2 PDH in ethics or business-related topics. Up to 15 hours may carry over, but ethics hours cannot.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the New Mexico comity process with the board. Ask whether an NCEES Record is needed.
Owner checklist
- Record each PE’s license number, renewal year, and December 31 deadline.
- Track PDH by two-year reporting period, including ethics or business-related topics.
- Confirm the board’s comity process and NCEES Record requirements when hiring out-of-state PEs.
- Check the board site for firm registration requirements.
Sources
- https://www.sblpes.state.nm.us/license-renewal/
- https://www.sblpes.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NMBLPEPS-2026-PDH-Guide.pdf
