Missouri Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Missouri.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Missouri 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
Missouri Engineering Company Licenses
Missouri Corporate Certificate of Authority (Engineering)
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Missouri for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
Form: | Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority or Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority - Limited Liability Company for LLCs. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Turnaround: | Typically 1-2 weeks, but could take as long as 3 months. |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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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 Missouri and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $50 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
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Amendment
Affidavit to Amend Managing Agent
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 30 days after the effective day of the change. |
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Notes: | If there is any change in any of the persons listed in the entity's application, including the managing agent, the change must be reported within 30 days. |
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Reinstatement
Form: | Corporate Certificate of Authority Application for Re-Authorization |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Missouri Corporate Certificate of Authority (Land Surveying)
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority or Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority - Limited Liability Company for LLCs. |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Turnaround: | 1-2 weeks |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
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Required Attachments: |
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Amendment
Affidavit to Amend Managing Agent
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 30 days after the effective day of the change. |
Law: | |
Notes: | If there is any change in any of the persons listed in the entity's application, including the managing agent, the change must be reported within 30 days. |
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Reinstatement
Form: | Corporate Certificate of Authority Application for Re-Authorization |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Individual Licenses
Missouri Individual Engineering Licenses
Missouri Land Surveyor-in-Training Enrollment
Agency: | Missouri Board For Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $10 |
Notes: | Prior to applying for enrollment, applicants must pass the fundamentals of surveying exam. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Enrollments do not expire.
Missouri Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | If you are designated as a Model Law Engineer (MLE) or are applying with an NCEES Council Record: If you do not have an NCEES Council Record, but have been licensed for at least one year in another state with no disciplinary action, complaints, or investigation and meet the educational requirements in effect in that state: If you have been licensed for less than one year in another state OR, are currently on discipline, have a pending disciplinary action, complaint, or investigation, or if you do not meet the educational requirements in effect in that state: |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licenses issued in odd-numbered years renew during odd-numbered years and licenses issued during even-numbered years renew during even-numbered years. |
Missouri Professional Land Surveyor License
Agency: | Missouri Board For Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | There are separate fees for the exams. |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | If you are designated as a Model Law Surveyor (MLS) applying with an NCEES Council Record: If you do not have an NCEES Council Record, but have been licensed for at least one year in another state with no disciplinary action, complaints, or investigation and meet the educational requirements in effect in that state: If you have been licensed for less than one year in another state OR, are currently on discipline, have a pending disciplinary action, complaint, or investigation, or if you do not meet the educational requirements in effect in that state: |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licenses issued in odd-numbered years renew during odd-numbered years and licenses issued during even-numbered years renew during even-numbered years. |
Missouri Registered Geologist License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 renewal fee + $2.69 online processing fee |
Due: | Annually |
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.