PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455, Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Board Rules 4.1; Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455, Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Alternative Comity Pathway; Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455, Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, International Professional Engineers Pathway
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
LAW
LAW
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Education, Examination, and Experience
Requirements for professional engineers already licensed in another jurisdiction recognized by the Board
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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requires_active_license:
True
accepts_mle:
True
jurisdiction_must_be_recognized:
True
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Required
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Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Comity Licensure Requirements
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Current, active professional engineer license in another jurisdiction recognized by the Board. If designated as Model Law Engineer (MLE) on NCEES Record, and there are no issues (e.g., disciplinary actions) that the Board must review first, applicant may be issued a conditional license administratively by Board staff pending formal Board approval. All other applications must go to the Board for its review and approval prior to the license being issued.
100% confidence
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 2, Comity Requirements
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Official verification of graduation from an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering program sent directly to the Nebraska board from the granting institution. OR if not EAC/ABET-accredited, NCEES Credentials Evaluation report sent directly to Nebraska Board.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
|
Required
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Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 3, Comity Examination Requirements
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Verification of passage of FE exam sent directly to Nebraska board from the jurisdiction where exam was passed. Electronic verification may be requested through MyNCEES account.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 3, Comity Examination Requirements
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Verification of passage of PE exam sent directly to Nebraska board from the jurisdiction where exam was passed. Electronic verification may be requested through MyNCEES account.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 6, Comity Requirements
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Upon receipt of application, an exam on The Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act and Board's Rules and Regulations will be sent to applicant and must be successfully passed prior to license being issued.
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
False
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 4, Comity Experience Requirements
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Four years of engineering experience after graduation and gained at the time of Nebraska license application.
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REFERENCES
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count:
5
may_use_ncees_record:
True
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 5, Comity Requirements
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References may be provided via NCEES Council Record.
90% confidence
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Alternative Comity with Extended Licensure
Alternative pathway for applicants who do not have an EAC/ABET-accredited degree and/or have not passed both the FE and PE exams
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
|
requires_active_license:
True
minimum_years_licensed:
15
jurisdiction_must_be_recognized:
True
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Alternative Comity Pathway; Board Rule 4.1.2.4
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If an applicant does not have an EAC/ABET-accredited degree and/or has not passed both the FE and PE exams, they may qualify for comity licensure if they have a minimum of fifteen years of licensure in another jurisdiction recognized by the Board. This also applies to comity applicants who meet or exceed the criteria of a MLE or MLSE as designated by NCEES, but who hold only a degree accredited by the Engineering Technology Accrediting Commission of ABET.
100% confidence
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EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 6, Comity Requirements
|
Upon receipt of application, an exam on The Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act and Board's Rules and Regulations will be sent to applicant and must be successfully passed prior to license being issued.
100% confidence
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International Professional Engineers Agreement Pathway
Additional licensure pathway for certain foreign-licensed professional engineers added in recent rule updates
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
|
requires_active_license:
True
international_register:
IPEA or APEC
authorized_member_country:
True
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, International Professional Engineers Pathway
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This path is available for professional engineer applicants who are both: (a) Listed on the International Professional Engineers Register, AND (b) Licensed in a country that is an Authorized Member of either the International Professional Engineers Agreement or the APEC Engineer Agreement.
95% confidence
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EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455 and Title 110, Nebraska Administrative Code) |
Title 110 NAC Chapter 4, Section 6, Comity Requirements
|
Upon receipt of application, an exam on The Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act and Board's Rules and Regulations will be sent to applicant and must be successfully passed prior to license being issued.
100% confidence
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