PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Comity licensure for engineers licensed in other states - Model Law Engineer criteria from regulations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Recognition
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_mle:
True
requires_fe_for_comity:
True
|
Required
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South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Chapter 49 Regulations - Model Law Engineer definition
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Comity Licensure means the courteous recognition and extension of license privileges in this State to engineers licensed in other states. Model Law Engineer requires: (a) EAC/ABET graduation, (b) Four years qualifying experience, (c) Passing FE, (d) Passing PE
95% confidence
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Education Verification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Chapter 49 Regulations - Model Law Engineer definition (a)
|
Graduation from an engineering program accredited by EAC/ABET required for Model Law Engineer comity recognition
95% confidence
|
Experience Verification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Chapter 49 Regulations - Model Law Engineer definition (b)
|
Four years of qualifying experience after graduation required for Model Law Engineer comity recognition
95% confidence
|
Examination Verification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Chapter 49 Regulations - Model Law Engineer definition (c)
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Passing of NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination required for Model Law Engineer comity recognition
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Chapter 49 Regulations - Model Law Engineer definition (d)
|
Passing of NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination required for Model Law Engineer comity recognition
95% confidence
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