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Please review the helpful links below:
- Find step-by-step instruction for license renewal here.
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- Find all licenses available via LicensE, plus user guides and other resources, on the LicensE Customer Information page.
- Anyone applying for an initial license for any of the credentials listed can apply at license.wi.gov.
Our LicensE Application Status Lookup tool makes it easier for employees, and helps academic advisors support students during the license application process. To access the Application Status Lookup tool, you will need the applicant's 10-digit PAR number. An applicant may provide the number to anyone who could support their application. Find more information in our news release about this tool.
License Information
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 | Information for Fundamentals and Principles and Practice Examinations |
2084 | Information 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 (Optional-Submit ONLY if you have been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law in this state or any other and you desire a review of your conviction record before applying for a credential.) |
2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges (if applicable)
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Application for Late Renewal (License Expired Five Years or More)Form | Description |
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2722
| Instructions for Late Renewal (License Expired Five Years or More)
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2723 | Applicant Appraisal Form for Late Renewal (3 Appraisal Forms Required) (License Expired Five Years or More)
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2392 | Experience Record |
2391 | Verification of Examination or Registration |