North Carolina Professional Engineer License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
North Carolina PE Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $65
- CE Required
- 15 PDH
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $130
- Grace Period
- 90 days
North Carolina PEs must complete 15 PDH per year.
How to Renew Your North Carolina PE License
- 1
Complete 15 PDH
Complete 15 PDH during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $65 renewal fee
Pay the $65 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 90-day grace period, the late fee of $130 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 North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
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