The Fair Information Practice Act:  In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

• Registered Professional Engineers expire July 31 of even numbered years.
• The professional engineer renewal fee is $100.
• Registered professional engineers are required to complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education with at least one (1) hour in ethics and one (1) hour in Indiana statutes and rules in order to renew a professional engineer registration. A professional engineer with a status of Inactive or a professional engineer initially licensed in Indiana in the second year of a biennium is not required to obtain any continuing education. A professional engineer initially licensed in the first year of the biennium shall only be required to obtain fifteen (15) hours of continuing education.

Renewal notices are sent approximately ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date. License holders with valid email addresses on file will be emailed the renewal notice. Those who do not have valid email addresses on file will be mailed the license renewal notice; this notice is mailed to the address of record with the Board. The Board has no way of knowing whether or not a notice reaches its destination; therefore when a notice has been emailed to a valid email address or mailed, the duty of the Board has been performed.

If you wish to renew your license to inactive status, you may renew by selecting this status when prompted. When renewing to inactive status, you are not required to complete continuing education. An inactive registered professional engineer may not practice engineering.

Activation of an Inactive License:

If your license is on inactive status and you wish to renew to active status, If your license is on inactive status and you wish to Activate your license, you must first renew your license and then submit an Activation Request in your MyLicense One account. Please include copies of continuing education certificates verifying you have met CE requirements.

(Last updated: May 2024)

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Candidates register directly with NCEES to sit for the exam. Once you have taken and passed the exam, apply directly to the Board for certification as an Engineer Intern. Review the Engineering Application Checklist for required documents for certification. Review 864 IAC 1.1-2-2 and 864 IAC 1.1-2-4 to ensure you meet the requirements for certification.

Principles and Practice Exam Candidates must apply along with the corresponding application fee and all required documents after the education and experience requirements are met. Review the Engineering Application Instructions for required documents for exam approval. Approvals are completed weekly on NCEES by the state.

ONLY after board approval, register with NCEES and pay an examination fee to reserve a seat for the examination. Do not register with NCEES without board approval. Fees will not be refunded if you register and have not been approved by the Board.
You will receive an email notification from NCEES when scores are released. For more information on the scoring process, visit this link: ncees.org Once you have your pass notice, upload it to your online application and the issuance notice will be sent out within 10 business days.

Passed Principles and Practice
Candidates must submit your pass letter and issuance fee to the Board.
Issuance Fee Schedule
August 1 of an odd year through July 31 even year the fee is $50
August 1 of an even year through July 31 odd year the fee is $100

Issuance Fee Payment
When your application is complete, you will be sent your Issuance Approved letter with your Invoice to be paid for the Issuance Fee. Please follow the instructions on the letter which inform you to log back into your MyLicense One account, select the PAY INVOICES button, enter your Invoice Number and Full Name as it appears on the Invoice to search. Once located, you will proceed to the payment processor and after payment is received, your license will be issued with 24 business hours.

Failed Principles and Practice
If you have not exhausted all of your examination attempts in accordance with 864 IAC 1.1-4.1-7, please proceed to reschedule with NCEES. To reschedule as a candidate for the next examination in Indiana, you must complete the registration process online at the NCEES Website prior to the posted deadline. All instructions and deadlines can be found at ncees.org.

If you have exhausted all examination attempts, please review 864 IAC 1.1-4.1-8 for additional requirements prior to submitting a new application to the board prior to registering with NCEES.
For more information, contact the Indiana Board directly at (317) 234-3022 or pla10@pla.in.gov

• Question: Can the FE or PE exam be waived?
  • Answer: Per the code below, the FE or PE exam cannot be waived:
    • IC 25-31-1-14 Examination; reexamination
      Sec. 14. (a) The examination required of all applicants for registration as a professional engineer shall be a written or computer based examination which shall be divided into the following two (2) parts:
      • (1) Engineering fundamentals.
      • (2) Principles and practice of engineering.
• Question: How can I obtain a verification of my license?
  • Answer: You will have to purchase a digital verification from the Online Services located HERE.  Once you have purchased the digital verification you will need to email the verification to pla10@pla.in.gov and inform the board as to which board the verification needs to receive the information.
• Question: What are the requirements for professional engineer registration?
  • Answer: One must graduate from an approved engineer curriculum followed by fours years of experience. Please review the rules and statutes for the education, experience and exam requirements.
• Question: What is a supplemental form? 
  • Answer: A supplemental form is used for applicants that may have a technology degree, graduated from a non ABET accredited program, or is a foreign degree applicant.  If you fall into one of the above categories a supplemental form is needed to complete your application.  Please include all relevant education on the supplemental form. The supplemental form is listed with the Professional Engineer application.
• Question: What are the requirements for references?
  • Answer: You must submit an application, including five references completed on the reference form listed with the application instruction. Three must be from professional engineers. You must also submit certification from the state in which you received your license, showing proof of EI and PE, along with college transcripts and also complete part three of the examination (a written test on Indiana license law).
• Question: How does one become licensed as a professional corporation?
  • Answer: If your corporation is an LLC, INC, Limited, PC or PA you will need to register with the Secretary of State.
• Question: When does registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) expire?
  • Answer: There is no expiration or renewal of registration for an Engineer Intern.
• Question: How do I get my seal?
  • Answer: Seals are sold at stationery stores, or where they make rubber stamps. See 864 IAC 1.1-7-2, for rules of design and content.
• Question: After the board has approved my application, how do I get licensed?
  • Answer: You will be sent an email with an invoice informing you of your approval and to submit an issuance fee.  Once the issuance fee is received your license will be issued.
• Question: How often are the exams administered?
  • Answer: You will need to contact NCEES for the written and CBT exam schedule.