Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

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

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The department shall not renew a license if continuing education is incomplete; relicensure after a lapse requires 30 CE hours (2 in ethics) earned in the two years before the application. Practicing on an expired license is unlicensed activity subject to discipline under the Occupational Code.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Licensees must retain CE records for four years and provide documentation if audited.

Official source: Michigan Administrative Rules, R 339.16001–R 339.16044 (via Administrative Rules Service)

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