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Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; individual P.E. licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) per biennium |
| Ethics hours | At least 2 hours of ethics per biennium |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Up to 15 CPD hours from the previous biennium, if requirements were exceeded and the excess hours are documented |
| 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 | Firm Certificates of Authorization renew every two years and expire June 30 of even-numbered years |
| Other notes | No grace period; renew online. The provided text does not state initial P.E. education, experience, or exam requirements. |
What this means for firm owners in Ohio
Track each Ohio P.E.’s renewal date and CPD hours. Individual licenses renew biennially and expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. Staff need 30 CPD hours per biennium, including at least 2 ethics hours. Up to 15 excess CPD hours may carry over from the previous biennium if documented. There is no grace period, so plan ahead and confirm renewal details on the board site.
When hiring a P.E. licensed elsewhere, confirm Ohio comity requirements with the board and ask whether an NCEES Record applies. Firms also need to track their Certificate of Authorization, which renews every two years and expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Confirm firm registration details with the board.
Owner checklist
- Record each Ohio P.E.’s license expiration date and set renewal reminders before December 31 of the applicable odd-numbered year.
- Track each employee’s CPD hours by biennium, including the required ethics hours, and keep documentation for any carryover.
- Before hiring an out-of-state P.E., check the board site for comity requirements and whether an NCEES Record applies.
- Track the firm’s Certificate of Authorization renewal and June 30 expiration in even-numbered years, and confirm current instructions on the board site.
Sources
- https://peps.ohio.gov/licensing-and-renewal
- https://peps.ohio.gov/licensing-and-renewal/individual-renewal/individual-renewal
