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How to Renew Your Alabama Engineer License

Alabama engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
December 31, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Alabama engineers holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS).

When to renew

Alabama engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (AL Engineers: renew Dec 31 of odd years; 30 PDH/2yrs (bels.alabama.gov))

The continuing education Alabama requires

Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Alabama sets engineers requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS) requires 30 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Alabama engineers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Alabama, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS)

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS)

Alabama engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Alabama engineers need?
Alabama engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (BELS).
Can Alabama engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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