Professional Engineer (PE) / Alabama
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Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Provides engineering services to the public. Requires FE + PE exams.

What the Alabama data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

Alabama sets the entry bar for professional engineer (pe)s at board-approved training and a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, with 4 years of supervised work experience expected, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Alabama's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

The initial price tag is $207, and renewal costs $176 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
20/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · Alabama

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$207
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$88/yr
$176 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alabama

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$207
Renewal Fee
$176
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alabama licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama? ▼
In Alabama, the license path calls for, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and a $207 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama? ▼
Certification as a professional engineer (pe) in Alabama means clearing the state's checklist plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Alabama licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to Alabama from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for professional engineer (pe)s: NCEES model law: recognized in most states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Alabama licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Alabama require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
Alabama doesn't condition professional engineer (pe) licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama? ▼
To stay licensed as a professional engineer (pe) in Alabama, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $176.

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Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a professional engineer (pe)-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alabama's professional engineer (pe) requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Professional Engineer (PE) in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state professional engineer (pe) license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alabama's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alabama overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alabama licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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