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How to Renew Your Georgia Engineer License

Georgia engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
15 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Georgia engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Georgia PE Annual CPC (15 PDH/year), Professional Engineer (PE) — Annual CPC. Requirements are set by Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board.

When to renew

Georgia engineers licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (O.C.G.A. 43-15-6(b); Board Rule 180-11-.03 (eff. June 9, 2024) — all PE licenses expire December 31 annually)

The continuing education Georgia requires

Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board requires 15 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Continuing Professional Competency (PDH) — at least 15 hours
  • General Engineering / Professional Competency (Elective) — at least 15 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Georgia sets engineers requirements by license class (Georgia PE Annual CPC (15 PDH/year), Professional Engineer (PE) — Annual CPC). 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, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board requires 15 hours every year, including Continuing Professional Competency (PDH), General Engineering / Professional Competency (Elective). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Georgia 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 Georgia, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

    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.

Georgia engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Georgia engineers need?
Georgia engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board.
Which license classes does the Georgia engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 15 hours requirement applies to: Georgia PE Annual CPC (15 PDH/year), Professional Engineer (PE) — Annual CPC.
What topics are required for Georgia engineers continuing education?
Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board requires coverage of: Continuing Professional Competency (PDH) (15 hours); General Engineering / Professional Competency (Elective) (15 hours).
Can Georgia engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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