Visit the official Vermont engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; expires July 31 of even-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 hours of continuing education credit per renewal |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Check with your board |
| 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 |
| Other notes | Renew online before expiration and pay the renewal fee. Late renewals may incur penalties. |
What this means for firm owners in Vermont
Track each Vermont PE’s renewal date and continuing education. Licenses expire July 31 of even-numbered years, and renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education credit. Ask staff to plan ahead, complete their hours, renew online before expiration, and pay the renewal fee. Late renewals may incur penalties.
If you hire a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm Vermont’s comity requirements with the board.
Owner checklist
- Keep a record of each Vermont PE’s expiration date and 30-hour continuing education requirement.
- Set an internal reminder to complete renewal online before July 31 of the applicable even-numbered year.
- Ask the board about comity requirements and whether an NCEES Record is needed when hiring an out-of-state PE.
- Confirm on the board site whether your firm must register and whether any other firm requirements apply.
Sources
- https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/general/initial_licensing_renewal_fees_dates_90-day_licensing_policy.pdf
- https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/engineering/engineering_renewal_instructions.pdf
