Visit the official North Dakota engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews December 31 of even-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | 1 PDH |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Maximum 15 carryover hours |
| 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 company offering engineering services must have a valid Certificate of Commercial Practice (CoCP) and at least one active North Dakota Professional Engineer. |
What this means for firm owners in North Dakota
North Dakota PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews December 31 of even-numbered years. Each PE needs 30 PDH per biennium, including 1 PDH of ethics.
Track each PE’s renewal date and professional development hours, and confirm the renewal cycle and PDH rules on the North Dakota board site. Plan renewal work ahead of each deadline. If a hire is licensed elsewhere, confirm the board’s comity process and whether an NCEES Record is needed.
A company offering engineering services must have a valid Certificate of Commercial Practice (CoCP) and at least one active North Dakota PE. Confirm the board’s current requirements and renewal timing for the certificate before offering services.
Owner checklist
- Track each North Dakota PE’s renewal date. Confirm the renewal cycle on the board site.
- Track staff PDH and confirm the required hours, ethics rules, and any state-specific requirements with the board.
- For hires licensed elsewhere, check the board’s comity process and confirm whether an NCEES Record is needed.
- Confirm your company’s CoCP is valid and that at least one active North Dakota PE is in place.
Sources
- https://ndpelsboard.org/commercial-renewal-options/
- https://ndpelsboard.org/renewals-faqs/
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
