New Mexico Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

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

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Practicing in New Mexico with an expired license is unlawful and punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both. A penalty is assessed at 12:01 a.m. January 1; the late period runs through February 28, after which a new application is required to reinstate the license.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Proof of attendance is required when audited; certificates must include the licensee's name, program name, dates, contact hours, and sponsor signature. Keep verifying documentation with renewal records (do not submit with renewal).

Official source: New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers & Professional Surveyors

⚠️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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