Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

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

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Failure to earn the required PDH constitutes unprofessional conduct. Renewals filed after September 1 are automatically audited, and practice is prohibited while the license is expired.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

The board audits renewals filed after September 1 each year.

Official source: Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors — board report (April 2025)

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