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How to Renew Your Maine Engineer License

Maine engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers rule on September 3, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
December 31, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Maine engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Maine PE Professional Development Hours (PDH), Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

When to renew

Maine engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2027. Continuing education may be completed at any time during the renewal cycle, as long as it is finished before the deadline. (32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 19; MBLPE Rules (all Maine PE licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year))

The continuing education Maine requires

Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Professional development relevant to engineering (technical, managerial, or ethics) — at least 30 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Maine sets engineers requirements by license class (Maine PE Professional Development Hours (PDH), Professional Engineer). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Professional development relevant to engineering (technical, managerial, or ethics). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers

    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 Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers

Maine engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Maine engineers need?
Maine engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
Which license classes does the Maine engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Maine PE Professional Development Hours (PDH), Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for Maine engineers continuing education?
Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers requires coverage of: Professional development relevant to engineering (technical, managerial, or ethics) (30 hours).
Can Maine engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maine requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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