Inactive Status Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between ACTIVE and INACTIVE
status?
· The license holder may use any term authorized for an active license
followed by the term "(Inactive)" or "(Retired)".
Examples: Bob Smith, PE (Inactive), John Jones (Retired)· An engineer
may not offer any engineering services while inactive.
· An engineer may be a reference for an applicant.
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Who can apply for inactive status?
Any license holder may apply for inactive status at any time. (back to top)
How do I apply for inactive status?
An active engineer must notify the board in writing to change their status to
Inactive. Please download, complete, and send in the Application
for Inactive Status form. (back to top)
What are the fees associated with inactive status?
The annual renewal fee for inactive status is $35, the same as for an exempt
active engineer. Inactive PE's do not have to pay the $200 professional fee.
To return to Active status, the PE must pay the $200 professional fee, if applicable.
There is no refund of fees already paid to the Board for current year. (back
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Do I have to provide Continuing Education Hours while
Inactive?
A PE with inactive status is not required to maintain continuing education while
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How do I return to Active Status?
1. Submit a request form in writing. Please download, complete, and send in
the Application for Reactivation of Licensure
form.
2. Pay the annual renewal and any fee increase required by the Board.
3. Obtain all delinquent Continuing Education hours. The number of hours required
depends on the length of inactive status and cannot exceed 30 hours.
4. You are not required to take an examination to reactivate license.
| Length of Inactive Status | Number of PDH required |
| Up to one full year | 15 PDH (1 year) |
| 1 - 2 years | 30 PDH (2 years) |
| Over 2 years | 30 PDH (maximum by rule) |
What limitations are there on changing my status?
An inactive license holder may return to active status only once during a calendar
year. If you become active within the same annual renewal period you became
inactive, all continuing education requirements must be met for that year. (back
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I am a sole practitioner or an engineer of record for a
firm. How will this effect my firm's status?
A firm registered as a sole practitioner must have only one employee. As the sole employee, when you become inactive, your firm registration will also become inactive.
A registered firm must have at least one actively licensed PE that can perform
engineering duties. If you are an engineer of record for a firm (a PE listed
on the firm's registration) and you become inactive, you may effect the registration
of the firm if there are no other active licensed PE's. Please check with your
company before applying for inactive status. (back
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