Predetermination
Pursuant to
2017 Wisconsin Act 278, beginning August 1, 2018, prior to submitting an application for a credential, an individual may apply to the Department for a determination of whether the individual would be disqualified from obtaining the credential due to his or her conviction record. To apply for a predetermination, please fill out
Form #3085 and submit all required documentation specified on the form. Pursuant to
Wis. Stat. §
111.335(4)(e), the offenses or kinds of offenses that may result in a refusal, bar, or termination of licensure are published under Additional Resources on the left side of this page.
License Information
Fee Reduction
Pursuant to 2017 Wisconsin Act 319, beginning August 1, 2018, an applicant for an initial credential may apply for a reduction of the initial credential fee that is equal to 10% of the initial fee. Qualification is based on the federal adjusted gross income being at or below 180% of the federal poverty guideline prescribed for the applicant's family household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To determine eligibility please visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services website at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines, prior to submitting Form 3217.
Per
Wisconsin State Statutes 440.08 (2), the required renewal date for the Geologist credential is 07/31/even years. Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.
Pre-Credential Education Information
Applicants must have professional experience in geologic work, as described in
Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.04, of a character satisfactory to the examining board which demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of geologic work. This experience shall be at least:
One year of experience may be granted if an individual has one or more advanced degrees, approved by the examining board, in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or a related geological science or a closely related field.
Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree and at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course credits in geology of a variety and nature sufficient to constitute a geology major, from a college or university approved by the examining board.
Application for Licensure
All new applicants must submit Application for Fundamentals and Principles and Practice Examinations (Form #2542) all supporting documents and fee to the Department to determine eligibility for the exam.
Form | Description |
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2542 | Application for Fundamentals and Principles and Practice Examinations |
2084 | Application for Geologist, Hydrologist or Soil Scientist License |
3217 | Application for Fee Reduction (If applying for a fee reduction, this form must accompany the application for the credential.) |
2392 | Experience Record |
2849 | Peer Review Evaluation Form |
2913 | Supervised Experience Evaluation Form
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2085 | Supplemental Form |
2086 | Applicant Appraisal Form (5 Appraisal Forms Required) |
2391 | Verification of Examination or Registration |
3085 | Application for Predetermination (Submit ONLY if you have been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal, state, or local law, including municipal ordinances, in this state or any other) |
2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges |
3071 | Fax Payment Form |
Application by Reinstatement (License Expired Five Years or More)
Form | Description |
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2722 | Application for Reinstatement |
2723 | Applicant Appraisal Form for Reinstatement (3 Appraisal Forms Required) |
2392 | Experience Record |
2391 | Verification of Examination or Registration |