PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Michigan accepts licenses from other states or countries through comity or reciprocity if the applicant possesses equivalent qualifications. The board may waive examination requirements at its discretion.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_other_state_license:
True
accepts_international_license:
True
equivalent_credentials_required:
True
exam_waiver_discretionary:
True
|
Required
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Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2013(1) and (2)
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Department shall issue a license to a person who holds a certificate of qualification or registration to engage in professional surveying in another state or country if the person possesses the qualifications required under this article and is eligible for reciprocity or comity. Comity means recognition and acceptance of educational and practical experience credentials that are equivalent to Michigan's requirements. The board may waive the examination requirement at its discretion.
95% confidence
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Equivalent Qualifications
Applicant must possess qualifications equivalent to Michigan's standard requirements (8 years combined education/experience, degree in surveying or related field with surveying courses).
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying
equivalent_credentials:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2013(1) and 339.2004(3)(b)
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Must possess qualifications equivalent to Michigan's education requirements: degree in professional surveying or related degree with surveying courses.
90% confidence
|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
8.0
education_credit_max:
5
equivalent_credentials:
True
|
Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2013(1) and 339.2004(3)(a)
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Must possess qualifications equivalent to Michigan's experience requirements: at least 8 years professional experience including not more than 5 years education credit.
90% confidence
|
Examination (May Be Waived)
Board has discretion to waive examination requirement for comity applicants.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
FS
waivable:
True
board_discretion:
True
|
Optional
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Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2013(2) and 339.2004(3)(c)
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Fundamentals exam may be waived at board's discretion for comity applicants.
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
waivable:
True
board_discretion:
True
|
Optional
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2013(2) and 339.2004(3)(c)
|
Professional practice exam may be waived at board's discretion for comity applicants.
90% confidence
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