October NCEES exam information has been released, we request you to utilize our license lookup tool for information pertaining to your license, all communication will be via email. We request you not to email the board regarding your NCEES exam results. We are working diligently on processing the results.
The office remains open for board staff at this time, and we are working diligently to continue business as normal. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work on implementing new technologies for our staff to work remotely and adhere to social distancing guidelines. We apologize for any delays in reaching our staff or potential delays in our processing times. We strongly encourage everyone to continue utilizing our online resource for applications, exam information, license renewals, complaint submission, license lookup. All other questions can be directed to engineers@brpels.wa.gov.
Licensing
Get your license
Each type of license or certificate has different requirements and application procedures:
Engineers
- Get your engineer license by exam
- Get your engineer license by comity
Land Surveyors
- Get your land surveyor license by exam
- Get your land surveyor license by comity
On-site Designers and Inspectors
- On-site designer license requirements
- On-site inspector competency requirements
Firms
Renew your license
Things to Know
License expires every 2 years on your birthday. You can renew 120 days before your license expires
For consumers
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Look up a license
Find out if an engineer, land surveyor, or firm has a valid license
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File a complaint
Learn how to file a complaint against an engineer, land surveyor, or firm
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View Disciplinary Actions
See a list of engineers and land surveyors we have disciplined for licensing violations
News
Frequently Asked Questions
License renewals completed online in most cases are automatic! If you renew your license by mail, please expect up to 4 weeks processing time.
Yes, you can renew online or by mail. You may renew your professional license up to 120 days before your expiration date.
The first time you log into the Professional and Business Licensing service, SAW will ask you to enter a contact email address and phone number. The next time you log in, you may get a numeric code sent to your phone or email. You’ll enter this code into the login screen to verify you are authorized to access your account. SAW requires you to list at least one email address and phone number. However, if you lose access to this primary email and phone number, you will not be able to access your account. We recommend you provide a back email and phone number.
You already have a SAW account if you renew your vehicle tabs or driver license online or if you renew your business license online. You already have a SAW account if you use online services through Department of Revenue, Labor and Industries, or Employment Security Department.