Is there a late fee for California professional engineer (pe) license renewal?

Yes — $125 if you renew late. Board fees change — verify against the official source.

California Professional Engineer (PE) license renewal fees

Q: How much does it cost to renew a professional engineer license in California?

$250 every 2 years. Fees effective July 1, 2026: $250 biennial renewal. A 50% delinquency fee ($125) applies after the 60-day grace period. Board fees change — verify against the official source.

What it costs to renew a professional engineer license in California, sourced from the official board.

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$250license renewal fee, every 2 yearsVerify with board

Late fee: $125 if you renew late.

Fees effective July 1, 2026: $250 biennial renewal. A 50% delinquency fee ($125) applies after the 60-day grace period.

Fee details

Renewal fee

$250 every 2 years

Late / delinquency fee

$125

Official source: California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

Full requirements: California Professional Engineer (PE) CE requirements
When it's due: California Professional Engineer (PE) license renewal deadline
Audits & penalties: California Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board fees change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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