How to Renew Your New Hampshire Engineer License

Who has to renew

This guide covers New Hampshire engineers holding a license in one of these classes: PE Continuing Professional Development (30 PDH / 2 yrs), Standard Biennial CPD — Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC).

When to renew

New Hampshire engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (NH Admin Rules Eng 401.01 (pursuant to RSA 310-A:21); licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month, biennially in even or odd years matching the year of initial licensure)

The continuing education New Hampshire requires

New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practice — at least 30 hours

How to renew, step by step

1. 1

   Confirm your license class and renewal date

   New Hampshire sets engineers requirements by license class (PE Continuing Professional Development (30 PDH / 2 yrs), Standard Biennial CPD — 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 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

   New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practice. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

   See the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, the provider reports your completion to CE Broker, which the board reads at renewal. You can confirm your hours are on file in the reporting system linked below.

   Check your hours on file
5. 5

   Renew with New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC)

   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 New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC)

New Hampshire engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New Hampshire engineers need?

New Hampshire engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC).

Which license classes does the New Hampshire engineers CE requirement apply to?

The 30 hours requirement applies to: PE Continuing Professional Development (30 PDH / 2 yrs), Standard Biennial CPD — Professional Engineer.

What topics are required for New Hampshire engineers continuing education?

New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC) requires coverage of: Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practice (30 hours).

How are completed CE hours reported to New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC)?

Completed hours are reported to CE Broker by the course provider. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can New Hampshire engineers complete continuing education online?

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

Sources

• New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers (NH OPLC) — official board site
• Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 10, 2026
• New Hampshire Engineers continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class