Texas Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Texas.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Texas for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Texas Engineering Company Licenses
Texas Engineering Firm Registration
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Texas for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 for sole proprietorships and $150 for all other entities. |
Turnaround: | 5-6 weeks. Applicants will receive confirmation by mail. |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Texas and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $25 for sole proprietorships and $150 for all other entities. |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month the license was issued in. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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Amendment
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 30 days of address change for effective coorespondence. |
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Reinstatement
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Agency Fee: | $150 |
Notes: | Firms whose registration has expired must reapply to regain good standing. |
Individual Licenses
Texas Individual Engineering Licenses
Texas Engineer-in-Training Certification
Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $15 |
Due: | Eight years from date of issuance. |
Texas Geoscientist-in-Training Certification
Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 application fee + $25 proctor fee + $200 exam fee. |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Notes: | GIT certifications can be renewed for a period of up to eight years. Renewals after the eighth year of certification will be granted at the discretion of the Appointed Board. |
Licensed state land surveyor means a surveyor licensed by the board to survey land in which the state or the permanent school fund has an interest or perform other original surveys for the purpose of filing field notes in the General Land Office.
Texas Professional Engineer License
Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Allow Digital Signatures? | Yes |
Digital Signature Guidelines: | See digital sealing guidelines. |
Allow Digital Sealing? | Yes |
Digital Sealing Guidelines: | (a) Upon issuance of a license, each license holder is required to obtain a seal under the requirements of §133.97 of this title (relating to Issuance of License) and submit an impression of the seal or an electronic seal, and an original or an electronic signature to the board for board records. (b) Physical and electronic seals shall be of the design illustrated in this section and shall be no larger than two inches. Regardless of seal size the engineer's name and number must be clearly legible. Texas Admin Code Title 22 Part 6 § 137.31 (a) Licensed professional engineers shall maintain the security of their electronic seals and electronic signatures. The following methods are allowed:
(b) As an alternative to electronic sealing and electronic signatures, engineers shall affix their original seals and signatures and date to their engineering work as specified in §137.33(f) of this chapter (relating to Sealing Procedures). Texas Admin Code Title 22 Part 6 § 137.35 (d) License holders shall take reasonable steps to ensure the security of their physical or electronic seals and electronic signatures. For electronic seals and electronic signatures, the engineer must have reasonable security measures in place to protect these files. In the event of loss of a seal or electronic signature, the engineer will, as soon as possible, but within 30 days of discovery, give written notification of the facts concerning the loss to board. (l) An engineer may securely transmit his or her final version of engineering work electronically provided that work bears the engineer's seal and uses one of the techniques described in §137.35(a) of this chapter (relating to Electronic Seals and Electronic Signatures) and must employ reasonable security measures to make the documents unalterable. Electronic correspondence of this type may be followed by a hard copy containing the engineer's printed name, date, signature and the designation "P.E." or other terms described in §137.1 of this chapter (relating to License Holder Designations). |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Licenses are renewed annually on the date preceding the quarter in which the license was issued. The renewal dates are December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30 of each year. For example, if the license was received on February 20, 2023 (1st quarter), the renewal fee would be due on December 31, 2024. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Texas Professional Geoscientist - Geology License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $255 |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $223 |
Due: | Licenses are initially issued for a 12-month period and then expire annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Texas Professional Geoscientist - Geophysics License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $255 |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $223 |
Due: | Licenses are initially issued for a 12-month period and then expire annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Texas Professional Geoscientist - Soil Science License
Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $255 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $223 |
Due: | Licenses are initially issued for a 12-month period and then expire annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) License
Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors |
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Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. Renewals may be filed starting on November 1. |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
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 Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.