Visit the official Washington engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years, on the licensee’s birthday |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | No PDH requirement for PE renewal |
| Ethics hours | Not applicable |
| State laws or rules hours | Not applicable |
| Carryover | Not applicable |
| 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 | Business licenses expire annually. Renewal requires active corporation/LLC registration with the Washington State Secretary of State and Department of Revenue, and an active license for the designated engineer or land surveyor. |
| Other notes | If a professional license has been expired for more than 5 years, the licensee must pass the Washington Law Review for their profession. The text does not clearly state PE-specific PDH requirements or the education, experience, and exam path. |
What this means for firm owners in Washington
Washington has no PDH requirement for PE renewal, but staff who hold licenses in other states still need to meet those states' rules.
Washington professional licenses renew every two years on the licensee’s birthday. Track each employee’s expiration date and plan ahead so renewals do not get missed.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, check the Washington board’s comity process and NCEES Record requirements with the board. Business licenses expire annually. Renewal requires active corporation or LLC registration with the Washington Secretary of State and Department of Revenue, plus an active license for the designated engineer or land surveyor.
Owner checklist
- Track each Washington licensee’s birthday and two-year renewal cycle.
- Confirm PE PDH requirements on the board site, including any ethics or state-specific hours.
- For out-of-state PE hires, confirm Washington comity requirements and how to use an NCEES Record.
- Before renewing a business license, verify active corporation or LLC registration with the Secretary of State and Department of Revenue, and an active license for the designated engineer or land surveyor.
Sources
- https://brpels.wa.gov/licensing/renewals
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
