Engineering Licensing Compliance Guide
Alabama Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Alabama.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Alabama 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
Alabama Engineering Company Licenses
Alabama Certificate of Authorization for Engineering
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Alabama 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 |
| Notes: | If your company offers both engineering and land surveying services, you will need to have separate certificates of authorization for engineering and land surveying. |
| How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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| Fact Checked: | 5/28/20 |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Alabama and need to renew their license.
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/20 |
Amendment
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Any change to persons listed on the license application must be reported within 30 days of the change. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Notes: | Company addresses can be changed online. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Reinstatement
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| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Alabama Certificate of Authorization for Land Surveying
Initial Registration
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| Instructions: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | If your company offers both engineering and land surveying services, you will need to have separate certificates of authorization for engineering and land surveying. |
| How to Apply: | A firm required to be qualified by the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to do business in Alabama may file such qualification documents concurrently with an Engineering Certificate of Authorization application. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
| Notes: | If your company offers both engineering and land surveying services, you will need to have separate certificates of authorization for engineering and land surveying. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Amendment
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Any change to the officers, partners, or individuals in responsible charge of your firm must be reported within 30 days of the change. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Reinstatement
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| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Alabama Individual Engineering Licenses
Alabama Geologist License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists |
| Fact Checked: | 8/20/19 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 application fee + $150 license fee. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
Alabama Land Surveyor Intern Certification
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
| Fact Checked: | 6/4/19 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 6/3/19 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Interns are not longer required to renew their certificates.
Alabama Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
| Fact Checked: | 7/3/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Alabama Professional Land Surveyor License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
| Fact Checked: | 6/4/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Fact Checked: | 6/3/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 6/3/19 |
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.
