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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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File a Complaint
Learn how to file a complaint against an engineer, land surveyor, or firm
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Disciplinary Actions
See a list of engineers & land surveyors disciplined for licensing violations
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Rulemaking Activity
See rules currently being developed by the Board
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can still work in Washington as an LSIT if you have taken and passed your LSIT in another jurisdiction as long as you are working under the direct supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor. When signing your name on emails, correspondence etc. you will use your name - LSIT State (example John Smith - LSIT CA)
You can send us an email at engineers@brpels.wa.gov or you can log into your account and update your address online.
Complete both pages of the Change of Designated Engineer/Land Surveyor form and email it to our office, engineers@brpels.wa.gov.
No, the Designated Engineer and/or Land Surveyor must be licensed in Washington. Additional information can be found here.