PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024-01-01
SOURCE SUMMARY
Licensure by endorsement for engineers currently registered in other US jurisdictions or holding NCEES Record with comparable qualifications and examinations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
References
5
References
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Registration - State/Territory License
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
COMITY
accepts_ncees_record: True
requires_current_license: True
requires_comparable_exams: True
Required
Rhode Island General Laws - Title 5, Chapter 8: Engineers
§ 5-8-11(a)(1)(i)
A person holding a current certificate of registration to engage in the practice of engineering, on the basis of comparable written NCEES examinations, issued by proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or of any foreign country, and whose qualifications meet the requirements of this chapter, based on verified evidence may, upon application, be registered without further examination
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Comity Registration - NCEES Record
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
COMITY
accepts_ncees_record: True
requires_ncees_record: True
Required
Rhode Island General Laws - Title 5, Chapter 8: Engineers
§ 5-8-11(a)(1)(ii)
A person holding a NCEES Record, whose qualifications as evidenced by the NCEES Record meet the requirements of this chapter, may, upon application, be registered without further examination, provided he or she is qualified
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Character and References
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
REFERENCES
count: 5
from_pe_ps_only: False
pe_required_count: 3
Required
Rhode Island General Laws - Title 5, Chapter 8: Engineers
§ 5-8-11(a)(i)
Submit five (5) references with application, three (3) of which shall be from registered professional engineers having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience. Applicant must be of good character and reputation
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