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- Anyone applying for an initial license for any of the credentials listed can apply at license.wi.gov.
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License Information
Per
Wis. Stat. § 440.08 (2), the required renewal date for the Professional Engineer credential is 07/31/ each even-numbered year. 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.
The Engineering Section no longer pre-qualifies examination candidates. You must schedule first with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
Licensure by Reciprocity (For Engineers Licensed by Another State):
An applicant may apply for registration if he or she holds an unexpired registration in another state in which registration requirements are not lower than those in Wisconsin. The applicant must have passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering, the NCEES Principles and Practice Examination, and currently have an active license in another US state. Reciprocity information
Applicants may apply using NCEES Council Record and direct application to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Temporary Permit
Applicants applying for registration under Reciprocity may be eligible for a temporary permit to proceed with a pending project during the time it takes to process the application for registration. An applicant desiring a permit must include a letter specifically requesting the permit which includes a description of the project (location, approximate size, and cost), a copy of their current registration card from the original state of registration and the temporary permit fee. When filling out Application for Professional Engineer Registration (Form 1736), the credential fee
and the temporary permit fee must accompany the request for a temporary permit. The temporary permit is optional and is not a requirement for licensure.
Registration Seals: As a credential holder with this Board, you are required to obtain a personal registration seal in compliance with the specifications outlined in
Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 2.02. It is the credential holder's responsibility to obtain a seal, which should only include the numbers before the dash (i.e. 30666-006, 8178-005). The inner circle area of the seal must include the credential holder's name, credential number, and the city and state where the credential holder resides or is employed. This information serves as a basis for locating the credential holder and should be the same as the mailing address on file with the Board office (i.e. if the credential holder's address is Memphis, TN, then Memphis, TN must be placed on the inner circle).
Submission of Plans for State Approval
Questions regarding the submission of plans for state approval should be directed to the DSPS Division of Industry Services at (608) 266-2112.
Certificate of Authorization: A firm, partnership, or corporation requesting a certificate of authorization shall submit a completed application and fee to the Department. See
Architectural, Engineering or Designer of Engineering Systems Corp Certificate for more information.
Pre-Credential Education Information
An applicant for registration as a professional engineer shall submit satisfactory evidence to the professional engineer section of the examining board all of the following:
A diploma of graduation, or a certificate, from an engineering school or college approved by the professional engineer section as of satisfactory standing in an engineering course of not less than 4 years, OR;
A diploma of graduation or degree from a technical college approved by the professional engineer section as of satisfactory standing in an engineering-related course of study of not less than 2 years, AND;
For an applicant possessing a diploma or certificate from a course of study of not less than 4 years, a specific record of 4 or more years of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section and indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work.
For an applicant possessing a diploma or degree from a course of study of not less than 2 years, a specific record of 6 or more years of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section and indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work.
If you need a list of approved schools, or want to verify if the school you attended is ABET approved, please visit the ABET web site:
www.abet.org.
Foreign Education Evaluation: All education received outside the United States, must be evaluated before submitting it to the Department with your application. The Professional Engineer Section will accept education evaluations only from NCEES Credentials Evaluations. No other credential evaluation services will be accepted. No credit will be allowed for education submitted without an educational evaluation. For more information about NCEES credential evaluations,
visit the NCEES web site to find out how to apply on-line, or write to:
NCEES
Credentials Evaluations Services
P.O. Box 1686
Clemson SC 29633‑1686
Note: If the application data is not submitted online, there will be an additional fee. Contact NCEES at: (865) 654‑6824
Application for Licensure as an Engineer-In-Training
You must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam before submitting application forms.
| Form | Description |
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1098 | Information for Engineer-In-Training Certification |
| 3217 | Application for Fee Reduction (If applying for a fee reduction, this form must accompany the application for the credential.)
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471 | Engineer-in-Training Applicant Appraisal Form (3 Appraisal Forms Required)
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475 | Verification of Examination or Registration
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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.) |
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2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges (if applicable)
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Application for Licensure
Form
| Description |
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1736 | Information for Professional Engineer Registration |
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470 | Professional Engineer Applicant Appraisal Form (5 Appraisal Forms Required) |
| 463 | Experience Record |
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475 | Verification of Examination or Registration
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3084 | Continuing Education Tracking Sheet (Reciprocity Applicants) |
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2490 | Applicant Appraisal Form for Late Renewal (3 Appraisal Forms Required)
(Wisconsin credential expired more than 5 years)
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2288
| Information for Completing Late Renewal Application Form (License Expired Five Years or More)
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2489 | Experience Record for Credential Late Renewal
(Wisconsin credential expired more than 5 years)
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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.) |
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2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges |
Application for Late Renewal (Wisconsin credential expired more than 5 years)
Submit online application, supporting documentation and fee as well as evidence that you have completed at least 30 hours of continuing education in the 2 years immediately prior to your application according to
Wis. Admin. Code § 13.03.