Does the Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

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

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Practicing or offering to practice professional engineering without registration, or otherwise violating ch. 443, is punishable by a fine of $100-$500 and/or imprisonment up to 3 months (Wis. Stat. 443.18(1)(a); 443.18(3)).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: Wisconsin Legislature — Wis. Stat. 443.18

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

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Wisconsin Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

How compliance is checked

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