Indiana Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Indiana.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Indiana for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Indiana Engineering Company Licenses
Indiana Engineering Firm License
Not required
Engineering Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana.
Indiana does not issue firm licenses at the state level and no longer requires professional corporations to obtain a certificate of registration before incorporating.
More information: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency: Board of Registration for Professional EngineersLaw: | |
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Ownership Requirements: | Business Corporations:
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Indiana Land Surveying Firm License
Not required
Land Surveying Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana.
Indiana does not issue firm licenses at the state level and no longer requires professional corporations to obtain a certificate of registration before incorporating.
More information: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Board of Registration for Professional SurveyorsIndividual Licenses
Indiana Individual Engineering Licenses
Indiana Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
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Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
Required Attachments: | NCEES File Holders
Non NCEES File Holders
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By July 31 of even-numbered years. |
Indiana Professional Geologist License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $160. Payments can be made online. |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $150. Payments can be submitted online. |
Due: | Triennially by the date of issuance. |
Penalties: | $15 late renewal fee |
Indiana Professional Surveyor License
Agency: | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Registration to Practice as a Professional Surveyor |
Agency Fee: | $300 application fee + $50 license fee if applying during the second half of the license period or $100 license fee if applying during the first half of the license period. |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By July 31 of even-numbered years. |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.