Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a professional engineer misses CE requirements in Colorado, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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An expired license may be reinstated within two years by application and reinstatement fee; lapsed more than two years requires proof of continued competence (work references), and the Board may require further examination or education. Practicing on an expired license is subject to statutory penalties (C.R.S. 12-120-214).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Board Rules, 4 CCR 730-1)

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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