PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024-01-01
BASELINE MAPPING
ky_pe_comity
SOURCE SUMMARY
Professional Engineer licensure by endorsement/reciprocity pursuant to KRS 322.120, referenced in 201 KAR 18:010 Section 1(1). Allows licensure of out-of-state professionals who meet equivalent qualifications.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Additional
• Ethics
• Comity Available
Licensure by Endorsement
KRS 322.120 establishes requirements for licensure by endorsement/reciprocity for out-of-state licensed professional engineers
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
COMITY
note: Licensure by endorsement for out-of-state professionals who meet equivalent qualifications - specific requirements in KRS 322.120 not fully detailed in source
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.120; 201 KAR 18:010 Section 1(1); 201 KAR 18:020 Section 1(2)
KRS 322.120 allows licensure of out-of-state professionals who meet equivalent qualifications. Complete statutory text requires direct access. Application form: 'Application for Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Land Surveyor (PLS) By Endorsement'
70% confidence
ETHICS
description: Good character and reputation, professional and ethical qualifications
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.050
Character requirements apply to all applicants including comity applicants per KRS 322.050
90% confidence