PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 61-23-14.1(B) and Title 16, Chapter 39, Part 3, Section 13 - Licensure by Comity/Endorsement from another jurisdiction
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Additional
• Comity Available
Standard Comity Requirements
Standard comity pathway requiring verification of current license and completion of FE and PE exams. Additional requirements may be imposed if initial out-of-state license did not meet New Mexico standards at time of initial licensure
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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COMITY
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accepts_mle:
False
requires_fe_for_comity:
True
requires_pe_for_comity:
True
current_license_required:
True
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Required
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New Mexico Engineering and Surveying Practice Act - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 61-23-14.1(B)(1)
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Verification of current license from another jurisdiction, completion of both FE and PE examinations, and initial licensure in a jurisdiction. Additional examination(s), internship, or education may be required if initial out-of-state license was not issued under equal or exceeding requirements
100% confidence
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Ten-Year Licensure Pathway (Non-Structural)
Alternative comity pathway for applicants with 10 years continuous active licensure in non-structural disciplines. No additional examinations required if all conditions met
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_mle:
False
requires_fe_for_comity:
False
requires_pe_for_comity:
True
current_license_required:
True
years_active_licensure:
10
continuous_licensure_required:
True
no_recent_discipline:
True
structural_exclusion:
True
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Required
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New Mexico Engineering and Surveying Practice Act - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 61-23-14.1(B)(2)
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Not required to take additional examinations if: (a) not applying for structural discipline; (b) currently licensed in another state/DC/territory; (c) actively licensed for continuous 10 years immediately preceding application; (d) no disciplinary action in last 5 years; (e) never had license suspended or revoked; (f) passed NCEES PE exam relevant to discipline sought
100% confidence
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