Does the Washington board audit professional engineer (pe) CE compliance?

No audit process appears in the available data — keep your certificates regardless, since boards can request proof at renewal.

Washington Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

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

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Any person who practices or offers to practice engineering without registration, presents or uses another's certificate or seal, gives false evidence to the Board, impersonates a registrant, or uses an expired or revoked certificate — or otherwise violates the chapter — is guilty of a gross misdemeanor (RCW 18.43.120).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: Revised Code of Washington 18.43.120

Full requirements: Washington Professional Engineer (PE) CE requirements
When it's due: Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license renewal deadline
What it costs: Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license renewal fees

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Washington Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

How compliance is checked

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