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Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

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

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Reinstatement of an expired (not-renewed) PE license requires the licensee to certify completion of the PDH requirements under 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1380.325 and to pay lapsed renewal fees plus a $50 late fee; under 1380.310, practicing on an expired license is unlicensed activity and grounds for discipline.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: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — PE license reinstatement form

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