Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)

Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) and Minnesota Land Surveying Exam Application

$75

There are separate fees for the exams.

$120

After passing all 3 exams, applicants are notified by mail how to apply for a license.

Renewal Form

$120

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam Application

$25

There is a separate fee for the fundamentals exam.

Landscape Architecture License Application

$75 application fee + $120 license fee

Renewal Form

$120

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Licensure Overiew

Online

$75 exam fee + $120 license fee.

• If you already hold a license in another jurisdiction or took the required exams in another jurisdiction, use Online Services to apply for a license in Minnesota. There are two means by which to apply; both are available through Online Services—you select your choice within Online Services.
  • Comity applications are reviewed based on the education, examination and experience requirements that were in place in Minnesota at the time of your original licensure. (For example: If you were originally licensed in 1998, your credentials will be evaluated based on the education, examination and experience requirements that were in place in Minnesota in 1998). Your required experience must have been obtained prior to passing the PE exam and it must be verified by whomever was your supervisor at that time.
  • EEE (Education, Examination, and Experience) applications are reviewed based on licensure requirements currently in place in Minnesota. This application method is for those who did not obtain all of their experience prior to passing the PE exam or who are unable to verify experience obtained prior to the exam. Those who wish to request a waiver of the FE exam must also apply by EEE. Applicants may submit verified experience that was obtained after passing the PE exam to meet the minimum experience requirement.
• To document that you have met all requirement, you can either submit an NCEES Record (your answer to one of the application questions) or complete the "Education" and "Experience" sections of the online application
• If you choose not to send an NCEES Record, you'll see—once you submit payment—additional forms to complete and instructions to follow in the "Documents" section of the online application, including Experience Reference forms that you must sign and send to the appropriate supervisor(s). The completed Experience form must be sent by the supervisor directly to the Board. An example of a completed Experience form is in the Additional Resources section.
• If you choose not to send an NCEES Record, you will also need to have your exam scores, proof of licensure in another state, and evidence of meeting the education requirements (transcripts or an education evaluation). Again, see the "Documents" section.
• Whether or not you submit an NCEES Record, refer to the "Documents" section for additional instructions and updates on the status of your application.

Online

$75 application fee + $120 license fee

Online

$120 license fee + $2.50 credit card fee per license

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Non-professional entities such as business corporations and LLCs are generally exempt from this registration requirement.

Professional Firm Registration Application

1. A completed Firm Registration Application.This application must be signed by an individual whoholds a current license/certificate from the Board, and
   is an owner or employee of the professional firm.
2. The application also requires that you list all owners/those with governance authority.
   1. "Governance authority" means the authority and responsibility to:determine important policies for a professional firm;
      superintend the professional firm’s overall operations; and
      maintain general, active management of and ultimate control over all matters involving professional judgment. (MN Statute 319B.02.9)
3. A copy of your Articles of Incorporation (for Minnesota firms) or Certificate of Authority (for non-Minnesota—otherwise known as "foreign"—firms) from the Minnesota Secretary of State website or call 651-296-2803.
   1. Be sure to include not just the page signed by the Secretary of State but also the page that notes your "Professional Status"/319B election.
      $100.00 filing fee (Make the check payable to the “MN Board of AELSLAGID”).

Mail

$100

7 to 10 business days after successful filing and payment

MN Statute 319B

Domestic Applicants:

• Identify a Minnesota licensed design professional, who is a full-time employee, to be in responsible charge of the firm's professional design activities in the state.

Foreign Applicants:

• Identify a Minnesota licensed design professional, who is a full-time employee, to be in responsible charge of the firm's professional design activities in the state.

Domestic Applicants:

1. File entity formation documents with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
2. Obtain a copy of your approved entity formation documents to file with the firm registration application.
3. File a Professional Firm Registration Application with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design.

Foreign Applicants:

1. File foreign qualification documents with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
2. Obtain a copy of your approved foreign qualification documents to file with the firm registration application.
3. File a Professional Firm Registration Application with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design.

• A copy of your Articles of Incorporation or your Certificate of Authority (after foreign qualifying)
• A list of owners and individuals with "governance authority" 
  • Someone who determines important policies for the firm
  • Someone who oversees the firm's overall operations
  • Someone who maintains the general, active management of and ultimate control over matters involving professional judgment

Professional Firm Registration Renewal

Mail or Online

$25

Annually by December 31.

• List of directors, officers, managers, or members of the firm including addresses (only required if there were changes)
• Updated copy of articles of incorporation or certificate of authority (if changes have occurred)

Email

$0

Within 30 days of the change. 

You do not need to inform the board of your new business address unless you want that address to become your public mailing address.

• Name Change documentation filed with the Secretary of State

Professional Firm Renewal Form

Mail

$25 renewal fee for each the Registration has been expired, up to 4 years. 

Licenses that have been expired for longer than 4 years cannot be reinstated and the licensee should instead apply for a new license.

Application for Professional Geologist

$75 application fee + $250 exam fee + $120 license fee due after approval of application.

Online

$120

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Practice of Soil Science Exam Application

$75 application fee + $195 exam fee + $120 license fee due after approval of application.

Online

$120

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Fundamentals of Soil Science Exam Application

$25 application fee + $195 exam fee.