General Questions
Q2: Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen or a resident of California to apply for a license/certification?
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT)
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT)
• Professional Engineer (Including the following disciplines: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Control Systems, Electrical, Fire Protection, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, Petroleum, Traffic)
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Professional Land Surveyor
• Professional Geologist
• Certified Engineering Geologist or Certified Hydrogeologist
• Professional Geophysicist
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) Application/Certification Questions
Certification Type |
Laws and Regulations |
Flowchart |
Information and Application Page |
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) |
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Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) |
Professional Engineer (PE) and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Application/Licensure Questions
The requirements for a FE waiver are outlined in Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 438(a) and on the FE Waiver Flowchart.
The requirements for a FS waiver are outlined in Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 438(b) and on the FS Waiver Flowchart.
License Type |
Laws and Regulations |
Flowchart |
Information and Application Page |
Professional Engineer (PE) |
B&P Code sections 6751(c) and 6753 |
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Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) |
B&P Code sections 8741(d) and 8742 |
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Geotechnical Engineer (GE) |
B&P Code sections 6736.1 and 6763 |
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Structural Engineer (SE) |
B&P Code sections 6736 and 6763 |
License Type |
Application and Information Page |
Application Instructions |
Professional Engineer (PE) |
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Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) |
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Geotechnical Engineer (GE) |
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Structural Engineer (SE) |
Once transcripts are received by the Board (via mail or email), they are uploaded to your application.
If the transcripts were sent via email, the transcript delivery service will notify you if the receiver (the Board) has not downloaded the transcripts before the link expires.
License Type |
Number of References Required |
Work Experience Engagement/Reference Instructions |
Professional Engineer (PE) |
A minimum of four (4) references |
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Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) |
A minimum of four (4) references |
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Geotechnical Engineer (GE) |
A minimum of four (4) references |
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Structural Engineer (SE) |
A minimum of three (3) references |
If you submitted a paper application, you must allow a minimum of 60 days after submittal before you contact the Board for a status update.
In accordance with Business and Professions Code section 6764, each Professional Engineer shall, upon licensure, obtain a seal or stamp. In accordance with Business and Professions Code section 8750, each Professional Land Surveyor shall, upon licensure, obtain a seal or stamp. Please refer to Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 411 for specific information about the requirements.
Exam Related Questions
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