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How to Renew Your Indiana Engineer License

Indiana engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
July 31, 2028
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Indiana engineers holding a license in one of these classes: PE biennial CE (30 PDH), PE first-year-of-biennium initial licensee (15 PDH). Requirements are set by Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). Hours differ by class — 30 hours for PE biennial CE (30 PDH); 15 hours for PE first-year-of-biennium initial licensee (15 PDH).

When to renew

Indiana engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is July 31, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (IN Engineers: biennial July 31 even years (in.gov/pla renewal form))

The continuing education Indiana requires

Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 1 hour
  • Indiana statutes and rules — at least 1 hour
  • General engineering / discipline-relevant CE (electives) — at least 28 hours
  • Prorated CE for engineer initially licensed in first year of biennium — at least 15 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Indiana sets engineers requirements by license class (PE biennial CE (30 PDH), PE first-year-of-biennium initial licensee (15 PDH)). 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 July 31, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Ethics, Indiana statutes and rules, General engineering / discipline-relevant CE (electives), Prorated CE for engineer initially licensed in first year of biennium. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

    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 Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Indiana engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Indiana engineers need?
Indiana engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency).
Which license types have different CE requirements in Indiana?
Requirements differ by license class in Indiana: 30 hours for PE biennial CE (30 PDH); 15 hours for PE first-year-of-biennium initial licensee (15 PDH).
What topics are required for Indiana engineers continuing education?
Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) requires coverage of: Ethics (1 hour); Indiana statutes and rules (1 hour); General engineering / discipline-relevant CE (electives) (28 hours); Prorated CE for engineer initially licensed in first year of biennium (15 hours).
Can Indiana engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Indiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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