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How to Renew Your Mississippi Engineer License

Mississippi engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
15 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Mississippi engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Dual Licensee (PE + PS) CPC - 18 PDH/year, PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 15 PDH/year, PE Standard Annual CPC — Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Hours differ by class — 18 hours for Dual Licensee (PE + PS) CPC - 18 PDH/year; 15 hours for PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 15 PDH/year, PE Standard Annual CPC — Professional Engineer.

When to renew

Mississippi engineers licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete 92 days before that date. (Miss. Admin. Code Title 30, Part 901, Rules 5.2 & 6.6 (eff. Jan 1, 2020, clarified Jan 1, 2025); pepls.ms.gov/licensure-renewals)

The continuing education Mississippi requires

Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires 15 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 6 hours
  • Technical/managerial/professional development (elective) — at least 14 hours
  • Engineering PDH — at least 6 hours
  • Surveying PDH — at least 6 hours
  • Engineering Technical (PE portion) — at least 6 hours
  • Surveying Technical (PS portion) — at least 6 hours
  • Remaining elective hours (engineering or surveying) — at least 5 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Mississippi sets engineers requirements by license class (Dual Licensee (PE + PS) CPC - 18 PDH/year, PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 15 PDH/year, PE Standard Annual CPC — 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 December 31, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires 15 hours every year, including Ethics, Technical/managerial/professional development (elective), Engineering PDH, Surveying PDH and other required topics. Finish at least 92 days before your deadline so the completion is on file in time.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

    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 Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

Mississippi engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Mississippi engineers need?
Mississippi engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Mississippi?
Requirements differ by license class in Mississippi: 18 hours for Dual Licensee (PE + PS) CPC - 18 PDH/year; 15 hours for PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 15 PDH/year, PE Standard Annual CPC — Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for Mississippi engineers continuing education?
Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires coverage of: Ethics (6 hours); Technical/managerial/professional development (elective) (14 hours); Engineering PDH (6 hours); Surveying PDH (6 hours); Engineering Technical (PE portion) (6 hours); Surveying Technical (PS portion) (6 hours); Remaining elective hours (engineering or surveying) (5 hours).
Can Mississippi engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Mississippi requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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