District of Columbia Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
District of Columbia PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $200
- CE Required
- 24 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $400
- Grace Period
- 90 days
District of Columbia Professional Engineers must complete 24 Professional Development Hours (PDH) per two-year renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your District of Columbia PE License
- 1
Complete 24 PDH
Complete 24 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs — Engineering may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs — Engineering online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $200 renewal fee
Pay the $200 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 90-day grace period, the late fee of $400 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs — Engineering's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs — Engineering
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