State Requirements at a Glance

State PDH & CE Requirements — At a Glance

Every state and license type in one table: hours, renewal cycle, ethics, carryover, and whether an approved provider is required. Click a state for the full detail page. Informational only — always confirm the current rules with your licensing board.

About renewal deadlines: Compiled from official state licensing-board sources (July 2026). Many states set renewal by the licensee’s birth month, license anniversary/issue date, or last-name group rather than one statewide date — in those cases the column describes the mechanism. Cells marked “verify” need board confirmation. Always confirm your exact deadline with your licensing board.

StateLicenseHoursRenewal cycleRenewal deadlineEthicsCarryoverProvider approval
AlabamaPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, odd yrsNone mandatoryUp to 15 PDHOpen
AlabamaLS30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, odd yrs1 PDH ethics EVERY YEAR + 4 PDH AL Standards of Practice/2 yr (mandatory)Up to 15 PDHOpen
AlabamaRA12 HSW CEHAnnual (calendar yr)Dec 31 (annual)None separate (all HSW)UNVERIFIED (treat as none)Open
AlaskaPE24 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, odd yrsNone mandatory (ethical content allowed)Up to 12 PDHOpen
AlaskaLS24 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, odd yrsNone mandatoryUp to 12 PDHOpen
AlaskaRA24 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, odd yrsNone mandatoryUp to 12 PDHOpen
ArizonaPENONE — no CE requiredTriennial (fee only)Last day of issuance quarter, +3 yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
ArizonaLSNONE — no CE requiredTriennial (fee only)Last day of issuance quarter, +3 yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
ArizonaRANONE — no state CE requiredTriennial (fee only)Last day of issuance quarter, +3 yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
ArkansasPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by license #None mandatoryUp to 30 PDHOpen
ArkansasLS30 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30, yr by license #None general, BUT >=2 PDH AR Standards of Practice No.1 (boundary) mandatoryUp to 30 PDH (dual 40, >=10 each)Open
ArkansasRA12 CEHAnnual (calendar yr)Jul 31 (annual)None separate (all HSW)NoneApproved provider
CaliforniaPENONE — no general CE2-yr biennial~2 yrs from issue/renewal dateN/AN/AApproved provider
CaliforniaLSNONE — no CE required2-yr biennial~2 yrs from issue/renewal dateN/AN/AApproved provider
CaliforniaRA10 hrs (5 ADA access + 5 zero-net-carbon design)2-yr biennialLast day of birth monthNo ethics categoryNone; no waiver/extensionOpen
ColoradoPENONE — no CE required2-yr biennialOct 31, odd yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
ColoradoLS30 CEH2-yr (calendar reporting)Oct 31, odd yrsNot mandatory; optional ethics capped 2 CEHUp to 15 hrsOpen
ColoradoRA12 CEH each yearAnnual (lic. biennial)Oct 31, odd yrsWithin Legal HSW; no standaloneNoneOpen
ConnecticutPENONE — no CE requiredAnnualJan 31, annually (fixed)N/AN/AApproved provider
ConnecticutLSNONE — no CE requiredAnnualJan 31, annually (fixed)N/AN/AApproved provider
ConnecticutRA12 credit hrs/yr (all HSW)Annual (lic. annual Jul 31)Jul 31, annually (fixed)NoneNoneOpen
DelawarePE24 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30, even yrs2-6 PDH engineering ethics (mandatory)NoneOpen
DelawareLS24 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30, odd yrsEthics is allowable topic (not fixed hours)NoneApproved provider
DelawareRA24 CEU HSW (min 8/yr)2-yr biennialJan 31, even yrsNone separate (all HSW)NoneApproved provider
Washington DCPE20 PDH2-yr biennialAug 31 even yrs1 hr ethics (mandatory)UNVERIFIEDApproved provider
Washington DCLS12 PDH2-yr biennialAug 31 even yrs1 hr ethics (mandatory)UNVERIFIEDApproved provider
Washington DCRA24 PDU HSW2-yr biennialApr 30 even yrsNone separate (all HSW)UNVERIFIEDApproved provider
FloridaPE18 PDH2-yr biennialFeb 28, odd yrs1 hr ethics + 1 hr FL Laws & Rules (mandatory)NoneApproved provider
FloridaLS24 CE credits2-yr biennialFeb 28, odd yrsNo separate ethics in current ruleUp to 12 creditsApproved provider
FloridaRA24 CEH2-yr biennialFeb 28, odd yrsNo standalone hourNoneApproved provider
GeorgiaPE15 PDHAnnualDec 31 (annual)None mandatedUp to 7.5 PDHOpen
GeorgiaLS7.5 PDH/yr + >=3 PDH Min. Technical Standards once/2 yrAnnualDec 31 (annual)None as quota (3-PDH standards req. is technical/legal)Up to 3.75 PDHOpen
GeorgiaRA24 PDU (>=16 HSW structured)2-yr biennialJun 30, odd yrsNo standalone quotaNoneOpen
HawaiiPENONE — no CE required2-yr biennialApr 30 even yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
HawaiiLSNONE — no CE required2-yr biennialApr 30 even yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
HawaiiRA16 CE hrs (all HSW)2-yr biennialApr 30 even yrsNone separate (all HSW)UNVERIFIED (treat as none)Open
IdahoPE24 PDH2-yr bienniumLast day of birth monthNo mandatory minimumUp to 30 PDHOpen
IdahoLS30 PDH2-yr bienniumLast day of birth monthNoneUp to 30 PDHOpen
IdahoRA12 HSW hrs/yr (transitioning to biennial 7/1/2025)Annual->biennialLast day of birth monthWithin Legal HSW; no standaloneUp to 6 hrsApproved provider
IllinoisPE30 PDH2-yr biennialNov 30 odd yrs1 hr ethics/conduct + 1 hr IL statutes + 1 hr sexual-harassment (mandatory)UNVERIFIEDOpen
IllinoisLS20 PDH2-yr biennialNov 30 even yrsUNVERIFIED exact ethics hourUNVERIFIEDOpen
IllinoisRA24 hrs2-yr biennialNov 30 even yrs1 hr sexual-harassment + 1 hr high-wind/natural-disaster (since 2024); no standalone ethicsUNVERIFIEDOpen
IndianaPE30 hrs2-yr bienniumJul 31, even yrs1 hr ethics + 1 hr Indiana statutes/rules (mandatory)Up to 15 hrsApproved provider
IndianaLS24 hrs2-yr biennialJul 31, even yrsWithin 6 hrs mandatory topics (rules/ethics)Up to 4 elective hrsApproved provider
IndianaRA24 hrs2-yr biennialDec 31, odd yrsFolded into HSW; no standaloneUNVERIFIED; 1st-time registrants exemptOpen
IowaPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by initial license2 PDH (mandatory; 4 if dual)Up to 15 PDH (10/profession if dual)Open
IowaLS30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by initial license2 PDH (mandatory; 4 if dual)Up to 15 PDH (10/profession)Open
IowaRA24 CEH2-yr biennialJun 30, A-K even/L-Z oddNone separately mandatedNoneOpen
KansasPE30 CEUs2-yr biennialApr 30, A-L even/M-Z oddNot mandatoryUp to 15 CEUsOpen
KansasLS30 CEUs + 2 CEU KS Minimum Standards (mandatory)2-yr biennialApr 30 (verify exact day)None mandateUp to 15 CEUsApproved provider
KansasRA30 CEUs2-yr biennialJun 30, A-L even/M-Z oddNoneUp to 15 CEUsOpen
KentuckyPE30 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30, A-K odd/L-Z evenNo minimum (ethics allowable)Up to 15 PDHOpen
KentuckyLS16 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30, A-K odd/L-Z even4-PDH Standards/Ethics/Conduct course once/4 yr (mandatory)Up to 8 PDHApproved provider
KentuckyRA12 CEH/yrAnnualJun 30 (annual)No separate quota (ethics allowable HSW/legal)NoneOpen
LouisianaPE15 PDH/yr (30/2 yr)Annual (calendar yr)Mar 31 or Sep 30 (cohort)1 PDH/yr ethics (mandatory)Up to 7 PDHApproved provider
LouisianaLS8 PDH/yr (16/2 yr)Annual (calendar yr)Mar 31 or Sep 30 (cohort)1 PDH/yr ethics + 1 PDH/yr LA boundary standards (mandatory)Up to 7 PDHApproved provider
LouisianaRA12 HSW CEH/yrAnnual (calendar yr)Dec 31 (annual)None separate (all HSW)UNVERIFIED (treat as none)Approved provider
MainePE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31 odd yrsNone mandatoryUp to 15 PDHOpen
MaineLS8 hrs2-yr biennialDec 31 odd yrsNone mandatoryNOT permittedOpen
MaineRA>=12 HSW hrs/yr (NEW, eff. 7/1/2026)Annual (per statute)Jun 30 annuallyNone (HSW-focused)UNVERIFIEDApproved provider
MarylandPE16 PDH2-yr biennialLast day of issue monthMin 1 PDH ethics/laws-regs (mandatory)Max 8 PDHOpen
MarylandLS24 CPC units2-yr biennialLast day of issue monthMin 4 CPC units ethics/standards/MD boundary law (mandatory)None (carryover prohibited)Open
MarylandRA24 LUs (12/yr, all HSW)2-yr biennialIssue-date basedNone separate (all HSW)NoneApproved provider
MassachusettsPENONE — no CE required2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
MassachusettsLSNONE — no CE required2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
MassachusettsRA12 credits/yr (all HSW)Annual (Sep 1-Aug 31)Aug 31 annuallyNoneNoneOpen
MichiganPE30 PDH (15 first cycle)2-yr biennialOct 31 biennial (odd yrs)2 hrs (mandatory)UNVERIFIEDOpen
MichiganLS30 hrs (15 if 12-24 mo at 1st renewal)2-yr biennialOct 31UNVERIFIEDUNVERIFIEDOpen
MichiganRA24 hrs (12 if 12-24 mo at 1st renewal)2-yr biennialOct 31 biennial (year per licensure)No separate hourNot permittedOpen
MinnesotaPE24 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrs2 hrs (mandatory; cannot carry as ethics)Up to 12 general hrsOpen
MinnesotaLS24 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrs2 hrs (mandatory)Up to 12 general hrsOpen
MinnesotaRA24 PDH (22 general/HSW + 2 ethics)2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrs2 hrs (mandatory)Up to 12 general hrsOpen
MississippiPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31 of biennial renewal year1 PDH ethics (mandatory/biennium)Up to 15 PDHOpen
MississippiLS24 PDH (dual 36)2-yr biennialDec 31 of biennial renewal year1 PDH ethics + 1 PDH MS Standards of Practice (mandatory/biennium)Up to 12 PDH (dual 18)Open
MississippiRA12 CEH/yr (24/biennial)Annual/biennialNov 30 odd yrsNone separate (all HSW)NoneOpen
MissouriPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by issue yearEthics accepted, NOT mandatoryUp to 15 PDHOpen
MissouriLS20 PDU2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by issue yearNo ethics mandate, BUT 2 PDU Surveying Standards (mandatory)Up to 10 PDUOpen
MissouriRA24 CEU2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by issue yearNo separate ethics mandateUp to 12 CEUOpen
MontanaPE30 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrsNone specifiedMax 15 PDHOpen
MontanaLS30 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrsNoneMax 15 PDHOpen
MontanaRA12 HSW hrs/yrAnnual (Dec 31)Jun 30 annuallyNo standalone countUNVERIFIED (treat as none)Approved provider
NebraskaPE30 hrs2-yr biennialDec 31, A-K odd/L-Z even1 hr (mandatory)Up to 15 hrsOpen
NebraskaLS30 PDH2 calendar yrsRenew by Jan 1, odd yrs (exp Apr 1)2 hrs ethics OR NE Land Surveyors Regulation Act (mandatory)Up to 15 hrsOpen
NebraskaRA24 hrs2-yr biennialDec 31, A-K odd/L-Z even1 hr (mandatory)Up to 12 hrsOpen
NevadaPE30 PDH2-yr biennialJan 1/Jul 1, staggered by last name2 hrs ethics + 1 hr NV law (NRS/NAC 625) (mandatory, not waivable)UNVERIFIEDOpen
NevadaLS30 PDH2-yr biennialJan 1/Jul 1, staggered by last name2 hrs ethics + 1 hr NV law (mandatory)UNVERIFIEDOpen
NevadaRA8 CEUs/yr (all HSW)Annual (Dec 31)Dec 31 (annual)No separate ethics block (code carve-out)Max 4 (per provider summaries; board page silent)Open
New HampshirePE30 PDH2-yr biennialLast day of issue monthNone mandatoryUNVERIFIED (15 vs 30 disputed)Open
New HampshireLS8 CEUs (1 CEU = 4 contact hrs)2-yr biennialLast day of issue monthNone mandatoryMax 4 CEUs (course/seminar only)Open
New HampshireRA24 hrs (8 HSW + 4 Sustainable Design)2-yr biennialLast day of issue monthNoneUp to 12Open
New JerseyPE24 CPC credits2-yr biennialApr 30, even yrs2-8 credits ethics (mandatory)Max 12 creditsApproved provider
New JerseyLS24 CPC credits (dual PE+PLS 36)2-yr biennialApr 30, even yrsUNVERIFIED (standalone PLS ethics)UNVERIFIEDApproved provider
New JerseyRA24 CE hrs2-yr biennialJul 31, odd yrsNo specific mandateMax 12 hrs (only if earned last 6 months of period)Open
New MexicoPE30 PDH2-yr bienniumDec 31, yr by license #>=2 PDH ethics/business (mandatory)Max 15 PDHOpen
New MexicoLS30 PDH2-yr bienniumDec 31, yr by license #>=2 PDH ethics (mandatory)Max 15 PDHOpen
New MexicoRA12 CEH/yr (24 biennially)2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by birth yearWithin Legal HSW; no standaloneNone (no rollover)Open
New YorkPE36 PDH3-yr triennialMonth before birth month (triennial)1 hr ethics (mandatory/triennial)Max 6 PDHApproved provider
New YorkLS24 PDH3-yr triennialMonth before birth month (triennial)1 hr ethics (mandatory)Max 6 PDHApproved provider
New YorkRA36 contact hrs3-yr triennialMonth before birth month (triennial)No separate ethics mandateMax 6 hrsApproved provider
North CarolinaPE15 PDHAnnualDec 31 annually1 PDH ethics/rules of conduct (mandatory)Up to 15 PDHOpen
North CarolinaLS15 PDHAnnualDec 31 annually1 PDH ethics + 1 PDH Standards of Practice for Land Surveying (mandatory)Up to 15 PDHOpen
North CarolinaRA12 contact hrs/yr (all HSW)AnnualJun 30 annuallyNo separate ethics (all HSW)NoneOpen
North DakotaPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31 even yrs1 PDH (mandatory, nontechnical)Up to 15 PDHOpen
North DakotaLS30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31 even yrs1 PDH (mandatory)Up to 15 PDHOpen
North DakotaRANONE — no CE required2-yr biennialJun 30 odd yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
OhioPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31 odd yrs2 hrs ethics or Ohio laws/rules (mandatory)UNVERIFIEDOpen
OhioLS30 hrs2-yr biennialDec 31 odd yrs2 hrs (mandatory)UNVERIFIEDOpen
OhioRA12 hrsAnnual (calendar yr)December, odd yrsWithin HSW; no separate countUNVERIFIEDOpen
OklahomaPE30 PDH (alt 15/yr)2-yr bienniumLast day of issue monthNo standalone ethics requirementUp to 15 PDH (calendar method: none)Open
OklahomaLS30 PDH2-yr bienniumLast day of issue monthNo general ethics min, BUT 2 PDH/biennium OK Minimum Standards (mandatory)Up to 15 PDHOpen
OklahomaRA24 hrs2-yr biennialJun 30, odd yrsNo separate ethics (all HSW)Up to 4 hrsOpen
OregonPE30 PDH2-yr bienniumDec 31/Jun 30, staggered by last nameNONE in rule (vendor ‘2 PDH ethics’ is a myth)Max 15 PDHOpen
OregonLS30 PDH2-yr bienniumDec 31/Jun 30, staggered by last nameNone (same caveat as PE)Max 15 PDHOpen
OregonRA24 hrs HSW (1st renewal waived)2-yr biennialDec 31, yr by reg numberNo separate ethics (all HSW)UNVERIFIEDOpen
PennsylvaniaPE24 PDH2-yr biennialSep 30 odd yrsNone mandatory~12 PDH (statute; not in reg text)Open
PennsylvaniaLS24 PDH2-yr biennialSep 30 odd yrsNone mandatory~12 PDH (statute; not in reg text)Open
PennsylvaniaRA24 hrs (all HSW) — NEW Act 144 of 20242-yr biennialJun 30 odd yrsNo separate ethics carve-outUNVERIFIEDApproved provider
Rhode IslandPENONE — no CE requiredAnnualJun 30 odd yrsN/AN/AApproved provider
Rhode IslandLS20 PDH2-yr bienniumJun 30 odd yrsUNVERIFIEDUNVERIFIEDOpen
Rhode IslandRA12 CEH/yr (24/2 yr, all HSW)Annual (lic. biennial)Dec 31 odd yrsNoneNoneOpen
South CarolinaPE30 PDH (max 12/day)2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrsNone mandatoryUp to 15 PDHOpen
South CarolinaLS30 PDH2-yr biennialJun 30 even yrsNoneUp to 15 PDHOpen
South CarolinaRA24 CE hrs (all HSW)2-yr biennialJun 30 odd yrsNone (all HSW)None across cyclesOpen
South DakotaPE30 PDH2-yr biennialLast day of licensure month (2-yr)No separate mandate (ethics within <=10 mgmt category)Up to 15 PDHOpen
South DakotaLS30 PDH2-yr biennialLast day of licensure month (2-yr)No separate mandateUp to 15 PDHOpen
South DakotaRA30 PDH (or 12 CEH/yr all-HSW alt.)2-yr biennialLast day of licensure month (2-yr)No mandateUp to 15 PDH (standard path)Open
TennesseePE24 hrs2-yr biennialLast day of licensure monthNo standalone; 13 of 24 must be HSW/technicalUp to 12 hrs (provider-reported)Open
TennesseeLS30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31, odd yrsMin 2 PDH surveying ethics & standards (mandatory)Up to 15 PDHApproved provider
TennesseeRA24 PDH2-yr biennialLast day of licensure monthNo standalone; all 24 must be HSWUNVERIFIEDOpen
TexasPE15 PDH/yrAnnualEnd of Jan or Jul (2-yr)1 PDH/yr ethics/Practice Act (mandatory)Max 14 PDH (ethics excluded)Open
TexasLS12 PDH/yr (transitioning to 24/2 yr, SB 681)Annual->biennialEnd of Jan or Jul (2-yr)3 hrs/yr Act/Rules/Ethics (mandatory; 4 under 2-yr cycle)Up to 9 non-ethics hrsOpen
TexasRA12 CEPH/yr (>=8 structured, <=4 self-directed)AnnualLast day of birth month (annual)No separate mandatory ethics hourUp to 12 excess CEPH (does not waive per-year minimums)Open
UtahPE30 PDH2-yr biennialMar 31 odd yrsNo mandatory countMax 15 hrsOpen
UtahLS30 PDH2-yr biennialMar 31 odd yrsNo mandatory countMax 15 hrsOpen
UtahRA24 hrs2-yr biennialMay 31 even yrsNo fixed count but all CE must relate to HSW AND ethical standards (NCARB Rules of Conduct)None in current ruleOpen
VermontPE30 PDH2-yr biennialJul 31 even yrsNone mandatoryUNVERIFIEDOpen
VermontLS<=15 hrs/yr cap (board-set, ~30/biennium)2-yr biennialSep 30 even yrsNone mandatoryUNVERIFIEDOpen
VermontRA24 hrs (all HSW)2-yr biennialJan 31 odd yrsNone (all HSW)NOT permittedOpen
VirginiaPE16 CE hrs2-yr biennialLast day of issue month (2-yr)No mandatory standaloneNoneOpen
VirginiaLS16 CE hrs2-yr biennialLast day of issue month (2-yr)No mandatory standaloneNoneOpen
VirginiaRA16 CE hrs2-yr biennialLast day of issue month (2-yr)No mandatory; no HSW quotaNoneOpen
WashingtonPENONE — no CE required2-yr (birthday)Last day of birth monthN/AN/AApproved provider
WashingtonLS30 PDH (15/yr)2-yr biennialLast day of birth monthNo dedicated ethics-hour mandate foundUNVERIFIED (WAC 196-16)Open
WashingtonRA24 PDH2-yr biennialLast day of birth monthNo ethics mandate; >=16 of 24 HSW (mandatory)Up to 12 hrs (if earned 2nd half of period)Open
West VirginiaPE30 PDH2-yr biennialDec 31 even yrsNone mandatoryMax 15 PDHOpen
West VirginiaLS8 PDH/yr (32/4-yr)Annual / 4-yr reportingJun 30 annually2 PDH ethics every 4 yrs at Board-approved seminar (mandatory)Max 8 PDHApproved provider
West VirginiaRA12 hrs/yr (all HSW)AnnualJun 30 annuallyUNVERIFIED (any ethics sub-req)UNVERIFIEDOpen
WisconsinPE30 PDH2-yr biennialJul 31, odd yrs2 PDH (mandatory)Up to 15 PDH (not for ethics/interactive min)Open
WisconsinLS20 PDH2-yr biennialJul 31, odd yrs2 PDH ethics + 2 statutes + 2 surveying (each min 2, mandatory)UNVERIFIEDOpen
WisconsinRA24 hrs2-yr biennialJul 31, even yrsNo clear standalone hourUp to 8 contact hrsOpen
WyomingPE30 CPC2-yr biennial (1st renewal exempt)Dec 31 biennial (year set by licensure yr)None mandatedMax 15 CPCOpen
WyomingLS30 CPC2-yr biennialDec 31 biennial (year set by licensure yr)None mandatedMax 15 CPCOpen
WyomingRA24 CEH2-yr biennialDec 31 biennial (year set by licensure yr)No standalone (all HSW)Not permittedOpen

“Renewal deadline” is being added state-by-state from official board sources; where a state renews on your license anniversary or birth month, that will be noted. For now, open a state’s page for its cycle detail.

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