PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 471.015 - Allows licensure for applicants holding valid PE license from another state who meet Florida qualifications or passed substantially equivalent examination. Board may waive examination requirements
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
PE OR EQUIVALENT
Additional
• Comity Available
Licensure by Endorsement
Must hold valid PE license from another U.S. state or territory and meet Florida qualifications at time of application
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_ncees_record:
True
requires_active_license:
True
requires_good_standing:
True
exam_waiver_possible:
True
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Required
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.015(1)(a)
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Applicant holds a valid license to practice engineering issued by another state or territory and meets qualifications established by Florida laws and rules at time of application. Board may waive examination requirements if applicant demonstrates qualifications that meet or exceed Florida qualifications
100% confidence
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Substantially Equivalent Examination
May qualify by passing national or other examination substantially equivalent to Florida licensure examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
PE OR EQUIVALENT
substantially_equivalent:
True
exam_waiver_possible:
True
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Optional
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.015(1)(b)
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Applicant passed a national or other examination that is substantially equivalent to the licensure examination required in Florida at the time of application, or at the time the applicant passed the examination in another state
100% confidence
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Good Standing Requirements
Must hold active license, have no disciplinary actions, and no pending complaints or investigations in any jurisdiction
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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no_disciplinary_actions:
True
no_pending_complaints:
True
verification_required:
True
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Required
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.015(1)(c), 471.015(2)
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At time of application, applicant must: (1) hold active license in another state/territory; (2) not been subject to disciplinary actions in any jurisdiction; (3) not had license revoked, suspended, or disciplined; (4) have no pending complaints, allegations, investigations, or disciplinary proceedings. Board requires verification of licensure from every jurisdiction
100% confidence
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Competency Demonstration
Board may require demonstration of competency as required by board rule
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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competency_exam:
True
board_discretion:
True
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Optional
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Florida Statutes Chapter 471 - Engineering |
Section 471.015(3)
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An applicant for licensure by endorsement may be required to demonstrate competency as required by board rule
100% confidence
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