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How to Renew Your Kansas Engineer License

Kansas engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) rule on September 10, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Kansas engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard, Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP). Hours differ by class — 30 hours for Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard; 20 hours for Professional Engineer.

When to renew

Kansas engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is April 30, 2027. Continuing education may be completed at any time during the renewal cycle, as long as it is finished before the deadline. (K.A.R. 66-6-6 (last names A–L renew by April 30 of even-numbered years; last names M–Z renew by April 30 of odd-numbered years))

The continuing education Kansas requires

Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health, Safety, Property, and Welfare (HSPW) — at least 24 hours
  • Elective — Technical, Managerial, or Ethical — at least 6 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Kansas sets engineers requirements by license class (Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard, Professional Engineer). 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 April 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Health, Safety, Property, and Welfare (HSPW), Elective — Technical, Managerial, or Ethical. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP)

    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 Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP)

Kansas engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Kansas engineers need?
Kansas engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP).
Which license types have different CE requirements in Kansas?
Requirements differ by license class in Kansas: 30 hours for Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard; 20 hours for Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for Kansas engineers continuing education?
Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) requires coverage of: Health, Safety, Property, and Welfare (HSPW) (24 hours); Elective — Technical, Managerial, or Ethical (6 hours).
Can Kansas engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Kansas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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