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Guide Contents. Firm Licenses. Individual Licenses. Licenses by State. Business Organization Requirements. Incorporation Qualification Registered Agent. Alabama Engineering Industry Licensing. Filter Licenses Clear Filters. Company Licenses Engineering Firm. Geoscience Firm. Land Surveying Firm. Individual Licenses Engineer. Land Surveyor. Professional Geoscientist. Professional Corporations: At least one of the principal officers must be an Alabama licensed engineer.
Limited Liability Companies: At least one of the principal members must be an Alabama licensed engineer. Professional Limited Liability Companies: At least one of the principal members must be an Alabama licensed engineer. Partnerships: At least one of the partners must be an Alabama licensed engineer. Initial Registration This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Alabama for the first time.
If your firm's name contains the word "engineering" or any modification of that word , you must submit the certificate of authorization application to the Board before attempting to reserve the firm's name with the office of the Alabama Secretary of State Before you Apply: List all offices where engineering work is performed for projects in Alabama.
List the Alabama licensed PE physically located at each office. Entities whose name contains some form of 'engineer' must have their name approved by the Board of Engineers before reserving their name. Form your business entity with the Secretary of State and apply for a firm license through the Board of Engineers these filings can be made concurrently.
Foreign Applicants: Apply for name reservation through the Secretary of State. Foreign qualify your business entity with the Secretary of State if required and apply for a firm license through the Board of Engineers these filings can be made concurrently. Registration Renewal This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Alabama and need to renew their license. Required Attachments: List of branch office locations including licensee in responsible charge. Original Ink: Not required Notarize: Not required.
Prerequisites typically include:. ABET Waiver: In some cases, a state board of engineering may waive the requirement of an ABET-accredited degree and register an applicant who has demonstrated professional experience that is deemed to be equivalent to a degree in engineering from an accredited program. After passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, most states issue or allow individuals to apply for an engineer-in-training EIT certificate.
Although in many states EIT certificates are valid perpetually, some states require certificates to be renewed periodically. Click on a state page link below for more information about engineer-in-training certificates in your state.
In addition to the standard licensing requirements mentioned above, some states have additional requirements that go beyond what is required in other states. Additional requirements often include:. After meeting the prerequisites for licensure, applicants can begin the license application process. Depending on the state, applicants may need to file an application with the board prior to taking the PE exam, after passing the PE exam, or both prior to taking and after passing the PE exam.
Like the application process, application fees also vary by state. Some states charge separate fees for exam applications, license applications, and the issuance of the license, while other states charge a single flat fee. In many states, applicants must wait until their license application is approved before submitting the license fee and then receiving their license from the board.
Thanks to reciprocity, many engineers are licensed to practice in more than just one jurisdiction for greater job flexibility, mobility, and security. Reciprocity or licensure by comity is when a registered engineer in one jurisdiction applies for registration in another by providing documentation that he or she meets that jurisdiction's registration requirements. Registration boards examine and keep a record of qualifications for each applicant for registration.
Many registration boards expect an NCEES Record as a basis for reciprocal registration, although some will consider applicants without this record. Professional engineer licenses typically need to be renewed on an annual or biennial basis.
In addition to filing a renewal application and paying the license renewal fee, engineers in almost every state must also complete continuing education hours during the license renewal period. Many states require either 24 or 30 hours of continuing education over the course of a two-year license period.
A dedicated compliance expert can help you keep track of varying jurisdiction requirements and updated laws. FE Fundamentals of Engineering - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training. Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation often an NCEES Record to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ABET Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community. How do I change my address? You can change your address through the website or fax a letter.
Can I pay by credit card? For applications and exam fees, no. They only accept checks or money orders. They accept credit cards if you are renewing your license on-line. I won't have the experience by the deadline date but will have it by the test date.
Can I still send in my application for that test? Is experience prior to graduation acceptable? Can I get credit for part time work? How do I verify engineering or land surveying experience if my supervisor is not licensed? How do I verify experience if my supervisor is deceased? What if my application or other information is received after the deadline? Comity — your application will be processed for the next board meeting.
How can I find out my application status? You can check your status on the website under Applicants and then under the appropriate link. What other documents will I need to submit? I am registered in Canada. Will I be able to obtain licensure in Alabama? Do I have to be a resident of Alabama to take an exam? How long will it take to process my comity application? Do I have to have a degree?
Does my transcript have to be mailed directly to you from my school? I received my engineering degree outside the United States. Is that acceptable? Does my foreign degree have to be evaluated? I have an engineering technology or related science degree.
Can I apply for engineering licensure in Alabama? What can I bring into the exam? Can my exam fee be refunded or applied to another exam? ALLS Exam — there are no exceptions. Our law does not provide for either. Does me not showing up at the exam count as a failure? What happens if I fail the exam in my alloted time? Can I have my exam regraded? Why can't I review my exam? Can I find out my score? When are admission cards mailed?
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