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How to Renew Your Florida Engineer License

Florida engineers must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
18 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
February 28, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Florida engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Professional Engineer, Standard PE Biennial CE — 18 Hours, Advanced Florida Building Code Course — FBC-Governed Design Practitioners. Requirements are set by Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE). Hours differ by class — 18 hours for Professional Engineer, Standard PE Biennial CE — 18 Hours; 1 hour for Advanced Florida Building Code Course — FBC-Governed Design Practitioners.

When to renew

Florida engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is February 28, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Section 471.017(2), Florida Statutes; Rule 61G15-22, F.A.C. (all PE licenses renew on February 28 of odd-numbered years))

The continuing education Florida requires

Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) requires 18 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Florida Laws and Rules — at least 1 hour
  • professional ethics — at least 1 hour
  • area of practice — at least 4 hours
  • General Engineering Electives — at least 12 hours
  • Advanced Florida Building Code — at least 1 hour

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Florida sets engineers requirements by license class (Professional Engineer, Standard PE Biennial CE — 18 Hours, Advanced Florida Building Code Course — FBC-Governed Design Practitioners). 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 February 28, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) requires 18 hours every 2 years, including Florida Laws and Rules, professional ethics, area of practice, General Engineering Electives and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Florida 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 Florida, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal. You can confirm your hours are on file in the reporting system linked below.

    Check your hours on file
  5. 5

    Renew with Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)

Florida engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Florida engineers need?
Florida engineers must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).
Which license types have different CE requirements in Florida?
Requirements differ by license class in Florida: 18 hours for Professional Engineer, Standard PE Biennial CE — 18 Hours; 1 hour for Advanced Florida Building Code Course — FBC-Governed Design Practitioners.
What topics are required for Florida engineers continuing education?
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) requires coverage of: Florida Laws and Rules (1 hour); professional ethics (1 hour); area of practice (4 hours); General Engineering Electives (12 hours); Advanced Florida Building Code (1 hour).
How are completed CE hours reported to Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)?
Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Florida engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Florida requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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