PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2025-10-01
SOURCE SUMMARY
Holds valid PE license from another U.S. jurisdiction with substantially equivalent requirements and reciprocal acceptance
Requirements at a Glance
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References
5
References
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Requirements
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
COMITY
accepts_mle: False
requires_fe_for_comity: False
Required
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules
§903.A.2
Holds valid license to engage in practice of engineering from another state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, based on requirements that do not conflict with Louisiana law and are substantially equivalent to or exceed R.S. 37:693(B)(2). The other jurisdiction must accept Louisiana licenses on a comity basis (reciprocity required).
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REFERENCES
count: 5
from_pe_ps_only: False
Required
Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Rules
§1701.B
Five personal references required for licensure application
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