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Professional Engineer & Professional Structural Engineer Applications

Applications for Professional Engineer Licensure


PE Initial License Application Process 

Applicants for Initial Licensure for Professional Engineers are NOT required to file an application with this office until such time as they have completed all education, examination, and experience requirements.  Once a candidate has completed their qualifying degree and passed the Fundamental of Engineering, they may register directly with NCEES at NCEES.org to take their professional exam.


Click on the link below that applies to you for more information and to download the application form.

  1. NCEES RECORD HOLDERS applying for a:
    • P.E. Comity License
    • P.E. Re-Licensure, or
    • P.E., S.E. Comity License
  2.  Non-NCEES RECORD HOLDERS applying for a:
    • P.E. Comity License
    • P.E. Re-Licensure, or
    • P.E., S.E. Comity License
  3. Initial Licensure Applicants
    • P.E.
    • P.E., S.E.
    • P.E. Exam Applicants without required experience (decoupled)
  4.  Structural Engineer Designation (P.E., S.E.)
    • Definition of "Significant Structures"
    • Structural Exam

Special Testing Accommodations

Religious and ADA accommodation requests must be received 60 days prior to exam administration date. Visit the NCEES for ADA accommodation guidelines and additional information.


Firm Practice

If you plan to practice engineering and/or surveying services through a firm you must download the Certificate of Authorization Application and submit it along with your P.E. application.


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Last Modified on Nov 04, 2024
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