PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Interstate licensure pathway for PEs already licensed in another US jurisdiction, evaluated for substantial compliance with Idaho requirements including education, examination, and 4 years progressive experience
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
• Comity Available
Comity Recognition
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_interstate:
True
requires_substantial_compliance:
True
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Required
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Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 5
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Applications from PEs licensed in other states, possessions, territories, or DC evaluated for substantial compliance with Idaho requirements
100% confidence
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Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
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Required
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Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 5
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Comity applicants must meet education requirements including EAC/ABET, Canadian Engineering Accrediting Board, or UK Engineering Council recognized accreditation
100% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
post_degree:
True
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Required
|
Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 5
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Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience after graduation with a bachelor's degree required for comity
100% confidence
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Ethics Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ETHICS
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exam:
Ethics Questionnaire
passing_score_required:
True
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Required
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Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 4.C
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Written ethics questionnaire with passing score required
100% confidence
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