PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Licensure by reciprocity for out-of-state PE licensees with ABET degree and NCEES FE/PE exams, from jurisdictions with equivalent requirements. Also includes Act 41 portability provisions.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Additional
• Comity Available
Reciprocity and Comity Provisions
For licensees from other states, territories or countries with substantially equivalent requirements. Act 41 provides portability for out-of-state licensees in good standing.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_out_of_state:
True
requires_substantially_equivalent:
True
active_good_standing:
True
|
Required
|
Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 1: Comity/Reciprocity Provisions and Act 41 Portability Provisions
|
Currently licensed in another state, territory or country with requirements equal to or substantially equivalent to Pennsylvania's. Must be active, in good standing, without discipline or criminal conviction.
100% confidence
|
|
EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 1: Comity/Reciprocity Provisions, Item 2
|
For reciprocity applicants: Must have an ABET Accredited Bachelor of Science degree
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 1: Comity/Reciprocity Provisions, Item 2
|
Must have passed the NCEES FE exam
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 1: Comity/Reciprocity Provisions, Item 2
|
Must have passed the NCEES PE exam
100% confidence
|