PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Act No. 173 of August 12, 1988 (as amended); follows NCEES Policies and Procedures for license reciprocity
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
LAW
Additional
• Ethics
• Comity Available
Licensure by Comity
Pathway for surveyors already licensed in other jurisdictions. Board uses NCEES guidance for comity decisions.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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COMITY
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accepts_ncees_record:
True
notes:
Board uses NCEES Policies and Procedures as guidance for comity/reciprocity decisions
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Required
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Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Engineers and Surveyors - Licensure Framework |
Act No. 173 of August 12, 1988 (as amended); Bylaw Number 7749 - NCEES Guidance section
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Document states Board uses NCEES Policies and Procedures as guide for deliberations and decisions
80% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
notes:
Revalidation examination for Puerto Rico surveying practice required even for comity applicants
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Required
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Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Engineers and Surveyors - Licensure Framework |
Act No. 173 of August 12, 1988 (as amended); administered by Didaxis
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Revalidation examinations mentioned suggest jurisdiction-specific requirements for all licensees including comity applicants
75% confidence
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Professional College Membership
Required for practice in Puerto Rico
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ETHICS
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description:
Active membership in College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico
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Required
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Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Engineers and Surveyors - Licensure Framework |
Act No. 173 of August 12, 1988 (as amended) - Professional Practice Requirements
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Mandatory for all practicing surveyors regardless of licensure pathway
95% confidence
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