Professional Engineer (PE) / New York
2026 data New York board official source

New York Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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

What the New York data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

Becoming a licensed professional engineer (pe) in New York means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience once the applicant turns 18. New York regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

The initial price tag is $325, and renewal costs $266 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.

On reciprocity, professional engineer (pe)s should know: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
12/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · New York

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
$325
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$133/yr
$266 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 New York

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$325
Renewal Fee
$266
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 New York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in New York? ▼
In New York, the license path calls for, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and a $325 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in New York? ▼
Certification as a professional engineer (pe) in New York means clearing the state's checklist plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The New York licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to New York from another state? ▼
For professional engineer (pe)s, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: NCEES model law: recognized in most states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the New York licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does New York require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
New York 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 New York? ▼
Licensed professional engineer (pe)s in New York must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $266.

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What to do with this professional engineer (pe) license

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

  • See how New York'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 New York's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. New York overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New York 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.