How to Renew Your Michigan Engineer License

Who has to renew

This guide covers Michigan engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Standard biennial PE CE (licensed 24+ months), First-cycle PE CE (licensed 12–24 months at renewal). Requirements are set by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers. Hours differ by class — 30 hours for Standard biennial PE CE (licensed 24+ months); 15 hours for First-cycle PE CE (licensed 12–24 months at renewal).

When to renew

Michigan engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is October 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MI Engineers: renewed every 2 years by Oct 31 (michigan.gov LARA))

The continuing education Michigan requires

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• Engineering ethics — at least 2 hours
• Engineering-relevant continuing education — at least 28 hours

How to renew, step by step

1. 1

   Confirm your license class and renewal date

   Michigan sets engineers requirements by license class (Standard biennial PE CE (licensed 24+ months), First-cycle PE CE (licensed 12–24 months at renewal)). 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 October 31, 2027.

2. 2

   Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

   Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Engineering ethics, Engineering-relevant continuing education. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

5. 5

   Renew with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of 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.

Michigan engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Michigan engineers need?

Michigan engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers.

Which license types have different CE requirements in Michigan?

Requirements differ by license class in Michigan: 30 hours for Standard biennial PE CE (licensed 24+ months); 15 hours for First-cycle PE CE (licensed 12–24 months at renewal).

What topics are required for Michigan engineers continuing education?

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers requires coverage of: Engineering ethics (2 hours); Engineering-relevant continuing education (28 hours).

Can Michigan engineers complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Michigan requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Sources

• Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 3, 2026
• Michigan Engineers continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class