Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

NEW AND IMPORTANT UPDATES

ADDED JULY 19, 2024 - Please allow 4-6 months in Technical Review for the following Professional Engineer (PE) application types: Agricultural, Chemical, Control System, Electrical, Fire Protection, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum. This time frame applies to all applicants within these types, including Comity and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Waiver applicants. The Board is currently short staffed but actively working on resolving the backlog. We appreciate your patience in this matter.
ANNOUNCED JULY 1, 2024 - Expedited Licensure Application Processing for Service Members Enrolled in SkillBridge
Beginning July 1, 2024, boards and bureaus under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.
Service members seeking licensure in California who qualify must provide documentation of enrollment, such as an official letter from the commanding officer. Failure to provide proper documentation could result in application processing delays. Applicants must still meet all board or bureau licensing requirements. For questions or assistance regarding licensing requirements, please contact the Board at (916) 999-3600.

For more information on licensing resources available to service members, visit: www.dca.ca.gov/military.
ANNOUNCED AUGUST 30, 2023 - WANTED: Licensed Independent Expert Consultants for review of Enforcement Cases. If you would like to assist the Board in a worthwhile effort to protect the public by reviewing enforcement cases, we would love to hear from you! For more information visit our Technical Experts Recruitment page.
UPDATED JULY 8, 2021 - FRAUD SCAM ALERT - The Board and the Department of Consumer Affairs have been made aware of a fraud scam targeting licensees. Read the Department's Fraud Scam Alert for more information about the scam and tips on how to avoid and report fraud scams.