New Mexico PDH requirements
Last checked against board materials . Sources: 16.39.2 NMAC, Board PDH guide (PDF).
- 30 PDH
- per 2 years
- Biennial
- December 31, even/odd by license number
- 15 PDH
- into next period
- 2 PDH
- of the total
How many PDH does a New Mexico PE need?
New Mexico PEs obtain 30 PDH per biennium, at least 2 of them in ethics or business-related content, and report them with the renewal. Failure to meet the requirement results in rejection of the renewal.
each licensee is required to obtain 30 professional development hours (PDH) units during a biennium at least two of which shall be in ethics/business-related. 16.39.2 NMAC, C
When does a New Mexico PE license renew?
The renewal date is December 31. Engineers with license numbers ending in an even number renew on even-numbered years, and those with license numbers ending in an odd number renew on odd-numbered years.
The renewal due date is December 31st. Board PDH guide
Can New Mexico PEs carry over PDH?
Engineers can carry over up to 15 PDHs to the next renewal cycle. However, excess ethics credits cannot be carried forward as ethics PDHs, though they may count toward the general continuing education requirement if above the mandatory 2 PDHs.
If a licensee exceeds the biennial requirement in any biennial cycle, a maximum of 15 PDH units may be carried forward into the subsequent biennium in accordance with what has been previously reported to the board. 16.39.2 NMAC, C
Does the New Mexico board pre-approve courses?
The New Mexico Board does not pre-approve courses or providers. Engineers need to verify independently whether activities align with the Board's standards.
The Board does not pre-approve courses for PDH credit; it is the licensee's responsibility to ensure that activities meet the professional development requirements and that they are beneficial to the licensee. Board PDH guide
What content counts toward New Mexico PDH?
Educational content should aim to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the engineer's professional practice. A minimum of 2 PDHs must focus on ethics.
More than 2 hours in ethics will only count towards the general total required 30 PDHs. Board PDH guide
Which activities count in New Mexico?
Engineers may fulfill all required hours through online courses, provided these entail passing a quiz. Courses on our platform comply with this criterion.
Other New Mexico rules to know
Dual licensees are still bound by the 30 PDH biennial requirement, but credits must be evenly distributed between subjects pertaining to each profession. Engineers must keep PDH completion records for at least 3 years. Our service facilitates this by providing immediate certificate access and printing post-course completion, and secure online storage of completion certificates for at least ten years.
These records must be maintained for a period of three years and copies may be requested by the board for audit verification purposes. 16.39.2 NMAC
New Mexico PE continuing education FAQ
Am I exempt as a new licensee?
For the first 12 months after your license number is issued; PDH for the rest of the period is prorated at 1.25 per remaining month. Board PDH guide
What if I miss December 31?
A late period runs to March 1 at double the renewal fee; after March 1 the license must be reinstated. Board PDH guide
Can ethics hours carry over?
No. Extra ethics hours count only toward the general 30. Board PDH guide