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Professional License Renewal Calculators

Select your profession to compare renewal fees, continuing education requirements, and deadlines across all 51 US jurisdictions (50 states + DC). Each hub includes a live calculator, a sortable comparison table, and profession-specific CE analysis.

6
Professions
50 + DC
States Covered
2448+
Data Points
2026
Updated
PE

Professional Engineer

Licensing fees, CE requirements, and renewal deadlines for Professional Engineers across all 51 US jurisdictions (50 states + DC).

Fee Range
$50–$200
CE Range
15–36 PDH
51 jurisdictions View Hub →
RN

Registered Nurse

Renewal costs, continuing education mandates, and state board information for Registered Nurses in every US jurisdiction.

Fee Range
$40–$187
CE Range
0–36 Contact Hours
51 jurisdictions View Hub →
GC

General Contractor

Contractor licensing renewal fees, CE requirements, and board contact details for all 51 US jurisdictions.

Fee Range
$50–$500
CE Range
0–16 CE Hours
51 jurisdictions View Hub →
RE

Real Estate Agent

Real estate license renewal fees, continuing education hours, and state commission information for all 51 US jurisdictions.

Fee Range
$45–$270
CE Range
6–45 CE Hours
51 jurisdictions View Hub →
CPA

Certified Public Accountant

CPA license renewal costs, CPE hour requirements, and state board details across all US jurisdictions.

Fee Range
$55–$260
CE Range
40–80 CPE Hours
51 jurisdictions View Hub →
Elec

Electrician

Electrician license renewal fees, CE mandates, and licensing board information for every US state.

Fee Range
$45–$150
CE Range
0–32 CE Hours
51 jurisdictions View Hub →

About Our Licensing Fee Data

Occupational licensing in the United States is governed at the state level, meaning fees, CE requirements, and renewal cycles vary significantly across the country. Our licensing calculator database covers 6 major professions across all 51 US jurisdictions (50 states + DC), with 306 total data entries tracking base renewal fees, late fees, grace periods, CE requirements, and governing board information.

Each profession hub includes a fully interactive state selector calculator, a sortable comparison table, profession-specific continuing education analysis, and an FAQ drawn from the actual data. All data is sourced from official state licensing board websites and updated annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my professional license renewal fee? +
Select your profession above, then select your state in the calculator. The tool pulls your state's current base renewal fee, late fee, and CE requirement directly from official board data.
How often do professional licenses need to be renewed? +
Most professions renew on a biennial (2-year) cycle, though some use annual or triennial cycles. Renewal cycles vary by state and profession. Each state page shows the exact renewal cycle length.
What happens if my professional license expires? +
Most states offer a grace period (30–90 days) during which you can renew with a late fee. Beyond the grace period, your license may become lapsed or delinquent, requiring a reinstatement process. Working with a lapsed license can result in fines or disciplinary action.
Do all states require continuing education for license renewal? +
No. CE requirements vary by profession and state. For example, many states require no CE for general contractors or electricians, while all states require CE for professional engineers (typically 30 PDH per 2-year cycle) and nurses (typically 30 CEU per 2-year cycle).
Are license renewal fees tax-deductible? +
Yes. Licensing fees required for your profession are deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses on Schedule C (self-employed) or as job-related expenses (employees, subject to 2% AGI floor under prior law). Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation.
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