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How to Renew Your Idaho Engineer License

Idaho engineers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Idaho engineers holding a license in one of these classes: PE biennial CPD (24 PDH), Professional Engineer — Biennial CPD. Requirements are set by Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses).

When to renew

Idaho engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (IDAPA 24.32.01 (current rules, effective July 1, 2025); dopl.idaho.gov IPELS board announcement: licenses expire on licensee's birthday, biennial cycle)

The continuing education Idaho requires

Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Professional Development Hours (PDH) meeting NCEES CPC criteria — at least 24 hours
  • Continuing Professional Development — General (technical, managerial, or professional content relevant to practice) — at least 24 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Idaho sets engineers requirements by license class (PE biennial CPD (24 PDH), Professional Engineer — Biennial CPD). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Professional Development Hours (PDH) meeting NCEES CPC criteria, Continuing Professional Development — General (technical, managerial, or professional content relevant to practice). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)

    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 Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)

Idaho engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Idaho engineers need?
Idaho engineers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses).
Which license classes does the Idaho engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: PE biennial CPD (24 PDH), Professional Engineer — Biennial CPD.
What topics are required for Idaho engineers continuing education?
Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (DOPL — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) requires coverage of: Professional Development Hours (PDH) meeting NCEES CPC criteria (24 hours); Continuing Professional Development — General (technical, managerial, or professional content relevant to practice) (24 hours).
Can Idaho engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Idaho requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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