PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for Professional Engineers licensed in another state seeking California licensure through comity. PE exam may be waived with 6+ years of valid licensure in good standing. Must pass California-specific law exam.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
PE
LAW
Experience
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Professional practice
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• Comity Available
Comity Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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COMITY
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accepts_ncees_record:
True
requires_good_standing:
True
years_licensed_for_exam_waiver:
6
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 6755(b)
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Applicant must show proof of having held a valid, unexpired engineer's license or certificate of registration in good standing from another state for at least 6 years immediately preceding date of application. Must provide verification of licensure and exam from other state through NCEES verification system. May submit NCEES Records in lieu of Work Experience Engagements/References and transcripts (optional).
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Optional
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 6755(b)
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PE exam waived if applicant has held valid, unexpired engineer's license in good standing from another state for at least 6 years immediately preceding application date and has not failed the PE (Principles and Practice) examination in California.
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
passing_score:
70
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
California Laws and Professional Practice exam requirement for comity applicants
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All comity applicants must pass California Laws and Professional Practice examination covering the Professional Engineers Act (Business and Professions Code sections 6700-6799) and Board Rules (Title 16, California Code of Regulations sections 400-476). Minimum passing score: 70%.
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Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
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California Professional Engineers Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 6751(c); Section 6755(b)
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Comity applicants must meet California's qualifying experience requirements. Experience must be verified through NCEES verification system or Work Experience Engagement/Reference forms.
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