Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
The Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors provides consumer protection to the public through the licensing of professional engineers, land surveyors and on-site wastewater designers. The Board recommends rules and regulations for administering licensing and regulatory laws. It also investigates and resolves complaints. BRPELS is self-funded and fully supported by its licensing and registration fees.
BRPELS History
1935 - Engineer Registration Act approved, with 1,437 applicants the first year.
1947 - Changes to the previous act expanded duties and strengthened authority of the Registration Board. Established the title “professional engineer” and the practice in proven competency.
1959 - The Board began approving registrations for corporations. Also adopted a “Code of Conduct” for registrants.
1986 - Added two professional land surveyors to the Board, of 5 professional engineers.
July 1991 - Established first format for Board approved stamp image in rule. All licensees had to use new stamp as of April 1992.
July 25, 1999 - In 1999, the legislature established the On-Site licensing program under Board jurisdiction.
2019 - The Board became its own state agency through legislative action and governor approval, separating from the Department of Licensing.