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How to Renew Your New York Engineer License

New York engineers must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
36 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers New York engineers holding a NY Professional Engineer — Standard Triennial license. Requirements are set by New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology.

When to renew

New York engineers licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (8 NYCRR §59.8 (registration every three years, tied to licensee's birth month))

The continuing education New York requires

New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requires 36 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 1 hour
  • Engineering — General/Elective — at least 35 hours
  • Engineering Technical and Professional Practice (Elective) — at least 35 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    New York sets engineers requirements by license class (NY Professional Engineer — Standard Triennial). 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 36 hours of board-approved continuing education

    New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requires 36 hours every 3 years, including Ethics, Engineering — General/Elective, Engineering Technical and Professional Practice (Elective). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology

    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 New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology

New York engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New York engineers need?
New York engineers must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology.
Which license classes does the New York engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 36 hours requirement applies to: NY Professional Engineer — Standard Triennial.
What topics are required for New York engineers continuing education?
New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requires coverage of: Ethics (1 hour); Engineering — General/Elective (35 hours); Engineering Technical and Professional Practice (Elective) (35 hours).
Can New York engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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