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How to Renew Your Maryland Engineer License

Maryland engineers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) rule on September 3, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Maryland engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Maryland PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 16 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing).

When to renew

Maryland engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education may be completed at any time during the renewal cycle, as long as it is finished before the deadline. (COMAR Title 09, Subtitle 23 (Board for Professional Engineers); Md. Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 14)

The continuing education Maryland requires

Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) requires 16 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics / laws & regulations / standards of practice — at least 1 hour
  • General qualified engineering PDH — at least 15 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Maryland sets engineers requirements by license class (Maryland PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 16 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer). 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 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) requires 16 hours every 2 years, including Ethics / laws & regulations / standards of practice, General qualified engineering PDH. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)

    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 Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)

Maryland engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Maryland engineers need?
Maryland engineers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing).
Which license classes does the Maryland engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 16 hours requirement applies to: Maryland PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 16 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for Maryland engineers continuing education?
Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) requires coverage of: Ethics / laws & regulations / standards of practice (1 hour); General qualified engineering PDH (15 hours).
Can Maryland engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maryland requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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