Engineering Licensing Compliance Guide
Connecticut Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Connecticut.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Connecticut 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
Connecticut Engineering Company Licenses
Connecticut Certificate of Registration for Engineering Company
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
| Law: | Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 20-299 to 20-310 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $565 |
| Notarize: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $375 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Amendment
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $0 |
Connecticut Certificate of Registration for Land Surveying Company
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
| Law: | Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 20-299 to 20-310 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $565 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency fee: | $375 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Connecticut Geology Firm License
Not required
Registration Not Required
Not required
Connecticut Joint Practice License
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $565 |
| Notarize: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $375 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Individual Licenses
Connecticut Individual Engineering Licenses
Connecticut Combined Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor License
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $225 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Connecticut Engineer-in-Training Certification
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $76 |
Registration Renewal
Not required
A license as an engineer-in-training shall remain valid for a period of ten years from the date upon which the applicant's first such license was issued by any state toward meeting in part the requirements in professional engineering or land surveying.
Connecticut Geologist License
Not required
Registration Not Required
Not required
Connecticut Land Surveyor License
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $225 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Connecticut Land Surveyor-in-Training License
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $64 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
A license as a surveyor-in-training shall remain valid for a period of ten years from the date upon which the applicant's first such license was issued by any state toward meeting in part the requirements in professional engineering or land surveying.
Connecticut Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $225 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
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.
