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Licensing

Get Your License

Each type of license or certificate has different requirements and application procedures:

Engineers

Land Surveyors

On-site Designers and Inspectors

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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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.

No, the Designated Engineer and/or Land Surveyor must be licensed in Washington. Additional information can be found here.