Engineering Licensing Compliance Guide
Texas Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Texas.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Texas 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
Texas Engineering Company Licenses
Texas Engineering Firm Registration
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Texas for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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| 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 Texas and need to renew their license.
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month the license was issued in. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/20 |
Amendment
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days of address change for effective coorespondence. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Reinstatement
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notes: | Firms whose registration has expired must reapply to regain good standing. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Texas Individual Engineering Licenses
Texas Engineer-in-Training Certification
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers |
| Fact Checked: | 7/3/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Eight years from date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Texas Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers |
| Fact Checked: | 7/3/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Licenses are renewed annually on the date preceding the quarter in which the license was issued. The renewal dates are December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30 of each year. For example, if the license was received on February 20, 2017 (1st quarter), the renewal fee would be due on December 31, 2018. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
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.
