Kentucky Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Kentucky.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Kentucky 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
Kentucky Engineering Company Licenses
Kentucky Engineering Business Entity Permit
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Kentucky 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: | $100 for an engineering firm permit or $150 for an engineering and land surveying firm permit. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Kentucky and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $100 for an engineering firm permit or $150 for an engineering and land surveying firm permit. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
Notes: | Notify the board in writing with any changes. |
Reinstatement
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Agency Fee: | $500 |
Notes: | Licenses delinquent for less than a year just pay renewal and late fees. Licenses that are delinquent for more than one year must be reinstated. |
Kentucky Land Surveying Business Entity Permit
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 for a land surveying firm permit or $150 for a land surveying and engineering firm permit. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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Exception: If the firm name contains the word “Engineering”, “Surveying: (or any derivation of those words), then Board approval, via a certificate or letter, must be gained before registering with the Secretary of State |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $100 for a land surveying firm permit or $150 for a land surveying and engineering firm permit. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Reinstatement
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Notes: | Licenses delinquent for less than a year just pay renewal and late fees. Licenses that are delinquent for more than one year must be reinstated. |
Individual Licenses
Kentucky Individual Engineering Licenses
Kentucky Geologist in Training Certification
Agency: | Kentucky Board of Registration for Professional Geologists |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 if applying during the first half of the biennial license period and $50 if applying during the second half of the license period + exam fees. |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By September 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Kentucky Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | There is no initial license fee, but the NCEES does charge $100 to send a record to the board. |
Notes: | Kentucky requires an NCEES Record for licensure. |
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Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by June 30. Licensees with last names beginning with A through K must renew their license in odd-numbered years. Those with last names beginning with letters L through Z must renew their license in even-numbered years. |
Kentucky Professional Geologist Registration
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 if applying during the first half of the biennial license period and $50 if applying during the second half of the license period + $450 exam fee. |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 if applying during the first half of the biennial license period and $50 if applying during the second half of the license period |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By September 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Kentucky Professional Land Surveyor License
Agency: | Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | There is no initial license fee, but the NCEES does charge $100 to send a record to the board. |
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Reciprocal Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by June 30. Licensees with last names beginning with A through K must renew their license in odd-numbered years. Those with last names beginning with letters L through Z must renew their license in 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.