Massachusetts Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Massachusetts.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts Engineering Company Licenses
Massachusetts Engineering Firm License
Not required
Engineering Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Engineering firms may need to file a regulatory board certificate with the secretary of state prior to forming a professional entity.
More information: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land SurveyorsLaw: | |
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Ownership Requirements: | Business Corporations:
Professional Corporations:
Limited Liability Companies:
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Partnerships:
Limited Liability Partnership:
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Massachusetts Geology Firm License
Not required
Geoscience Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Land Surveying Firm License
Not required
Land Surveying Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
- Although not requiring express licensure with the Board, a co- partnership, corporation or joint stock association may practice land surveying provided that the person in direct charge, control, and supervision of the practice is a land surveyor holding a Massachusetts certificate of registration and is an active participant in the contracting, reporting, publishing, scheduling, etc. of professional services being offered by the firm.
- Surveyor firms may need to file a regulatory board certificate with the secretary of state prior to forming a professional entity.
Law: | Licensing Statute – Mass. Gen. Laws C. 112 § § 81D through 81T Licensing Regulations – 250 C.M.R. 2.00 through 7.00 |
Individual Licenses
Massachusetts Individual Engineering Licenses
Massachusetts Geologist License
Not required
Professional Geoscientist licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | First-Time Candidates: Step 1: Download and read your Candidate Information Bulletin. Step 2: Create an Account with PCS if you do not already have one. You will receive an email from PCS once you have successfully created your account. Step 3: Pre-register and pay for your Application after you have logged in if you have not already registered. PCS accepts Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. Step 4: Download the Board Application for PE by Examination. Step 5: Go to your account Home Page and upload your completed Board Application for PE by Examination and all required documents. Board applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The Board does not guarantee entry into any examination date. First-time Professional Engineer (PE) applicants who wish to sit for a particular examination date must submit their complete application directly to PCS by December 1st for the April examination and by June 1st for the October examination. Step 7: Applicants may not schedule for the examination until approved by the Board. First-time applicants who are Board approved will receive an email notification from PCS with instructions on how to register with NCEES and schedule and pay PCS for their examination. (Board-Approved candidates please see the “NCEES Registration & PCS Scheduling Information” link for more details.) Step 8: After receiving your approval email from PCS, you must register and schedule your exam with NCEES, including paying required NCEES fees by the deadline. Step 9: After registering for with NCEES, you must log into your account and pay PCS the required examination fees by the deadline. (This is separate from your initial application fee.) |
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Agency Fee: | $164 application fee + $150 license fee. |
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Reciprocal Registration
Instructions: | First-Time Candidates: Step 1: Download and read your Candidate Information Bulletin. Step 2: Create an Account with PCS if you do not already have one. You will receive an email from PCS once you have successfully created your account. Step 3: Pre-register and pay for your Application after you have logged in if you have not already registered. PCS accepts Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. Step 4: Download the Board Application for PE by Comity. Step 5: Go to your account Home Page and upload your completed Board Application for PE by Comity and all required documents (Non-MLE candidates only). Board applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and the normal processing time for comity applications is two to four months after receipt of all required documentation. Do not call the MA board office to check the status of your application. For additional information regarding the status of your application, please email: maeng@pcshq.com. Step 7: When approved candidates receive the approval letter, they may log in to their PCS account to pay the licensing fee with either a Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Step 8: Once the licensing fee has been paid in full, candidates will receive a pocket license and may view their license number within 2 weeks at www.mass.gov.
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Agency Fee: | $164 |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Amendment
Instructions: | Once logged on complete the following steps:
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Agency Fee: | $15 per mailing address (PE) listed |
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Massachusetts Professional Land Surveyor License
Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $136 application fee + $150 license fee. |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | By June 30 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.