Information for Applicants

• Engineer-in-Training
• Land Surveyor-in-Training
• Geologist-in-Training
• Professional Engineer (Including the following disciplines: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Control System, Electrical, Fire Protection, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, Petroleum, Traffic)
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Professional Land Surveyor
• Professional Geologist and Geophysicist
• BPELSG Connect [The BPELSG Connect application portal is used for the following application types: Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT)/Geologist-in-Training (GIT), Professional Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, and Professional Geologist (excluding Certified Engineering Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, and Professional Geophysicist).]
• Application and Licensing BPELSG Connect Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Examination Schedule

• Examination Schedule
  

Fingerprinting

• Applicants using Live Scan (applicants who are currently located in California or traveling to California to use Live Scan) must get the Live Scan form on the Fingerprint Tab of the BPELSG Connect application.  Applicants who are using a paper application (Certified Engineering Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, and Professional Geophysicist applicants ONLY) must email BPELSG.Fingerprint.Questions@dca.ca.gov to get the form.
• Fingerprinting FAQs
• Request Fingerprint Cards (Certified Engineering Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, and Professional Geophysicist applicants located outside of California ONLY. All other applicants located outside of California will be mailed two (2) traditional fingerprint cards after they have submitted their application and fees in BPELSG Connect.
• Live Scan Locations
  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Do I qualify for licensure/certification?
• Application and Licensing BPELSG Connect FAQs
• Application and Licensing FAQs for EIT, LSIT, PE and PLS Applicants
• Application and Licensing FAQs for GIT, PG, CEG, CHG and PGp Applicants
• Fingerprinting FAQs
• Scheduling and Taking NCEES Exams for PE and PLS Applicants FAQs
• Structural Engineer Exam FAQs
• Next Steps After Taking Your Exam(s)
  

Examination Information

• Examination Information
• Civil Examination Testing Quarters
• Flowcharts-Scheduling Exams and Applying for PE or PLS Licensure
• Re-Examination Information
• Sample Computer Based Testing (CBT) Questions
• Examination Statistics
• Request for Postponement
• Request for Special or Religious Accommodations

Fees

• Applicants
• Licensees

Important Information and Forms

• Address Change - Online
• Military Information
• Name Change Affidavit
• Other Forms