How to Renew Your Ohio Engineer License

Who has to renew

This guide covers Ohio engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Standard PE Biennial CPD — 30 PDH, Ohio PE Biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Requirements are set by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS).

When to renew

Ohio engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Ohio Revised Code § 4733.15(A); Ohio Revised Code § 4733.151(A) (biennial renewal, expiration December 31 of odd-numbered years))

The continuing education Ohio requires

Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• Professional Ethics / Board Laws & Rules — at least 2 hours
• Technical / Ethical / Managerial Electives — at least 28 hours
• Professional Ethics / Rules of Practice — at least 2 hours
• Technical, Ethical, or Managerial Topics Relevant to Engineering or Surveying — at least 28 hours

How to renew, step by step

1. 1

   Confirm your license class and renewal date

   Ohio sets engineers requirements by license class (Standard PE Biennial CPD — 30 PDH, Ohio PE Biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD)). 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, 2027.

2. 2

   Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

   Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Professional Ethics / Board Laws & Rules, Technical / Ethical / Managerial Electives, Professional Ethics / Rules of Practice, Technical, Ethical, or Managerial Topics Relevant to Engineering or Surveying. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

5. 5

   Renew with Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS)

   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.

Ohio engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Ohio engineers need?

Ohio engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS).

Which license classes does the Ohio engineers CE requirement apply to?

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

What topics are required for Ohio engineers continuing education?

Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS) requires coverage of: Professional Ethics / Board Laws & Rules (2 hours); Technical / Ethical / Managerial Electives (28 hours); Professional Ethics / Rules of Practice (2 hours); Technical, Ethical, or Managerial Topics Relevant to Engineering or Surveying (28 hours).

Can Ohio engineers complete continuing education online?

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

Sources

• Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 10, 2026
• Ohio Engineers continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class