Louisiana Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Louisiana.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Louisiana 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
Louisiana Engineering Company Licenses
Louisiana Engineering Firm License
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Louisiana for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
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Agency Fee: | $165 |
Turnaround: | Immediate confirmation is provided with online filing |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Louisiana and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $120 |
Due: | Either March 31 or September 30 Biennially |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Penalties: | Late fee is $60 |
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Amendment
Update Firm Contact Information
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Amendment
Change of Supervising Professional
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
Amendment
Application to Change Firm Name
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Agency Fee: | $25 |
Law: | La. R.S. 12:1607, et seq., Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXI, Chapter 23 |
Required Attachments: | Attachments needed if you have a change in domestic corporate, LLC, or LLP name:
Attachments needed if you have a change in domestic corporate or LLC name:
Attachments needed if you have a change in foreign corporations, foreign limited liability companies, foreign partnerships, and other foreign entities name:
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Reinstatement
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Agency Fee: | $195 |
Louisiana Land Surveying Firm License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $165 or $330 for both |
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Exception: A firm which has in its name the word “engineer” or “survey” or any derivative of that word must submit and have approved a Waiver Request Form to the LA Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $120 |
Due: | Either March 31 or September 30 Biennially |
Penalties: | Late fee is $60 |
Individual Licenses
Louisiana Individual Engineering Licenses
Louisiana Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notes: | After passing the PE exam and obtaining the required experience, applicants should register through the board's online system to obtain a license. |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $120 |
Due: | Biennially by September 30 or March 31 depending on when the license was issued. |
Louisiana Professional Geoscientist License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $150 ($100 for licensees aged 60+) |
Due: | Annually by the end of month of initial licensure. |
Louisiana Professional Land Surveyor License
Agency: | Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $120 |
Due: | Biennially by September 30 or March 31 depending on when the license was issued. |
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.