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Official verification of 900,000+ AEC professionals across all 50 states, updated quarterly from state licensing boards.

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    Expiration:
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Credential verification you can rely on. Every update is cross-referenced with official state licensing board records and documented below for complete transparency.
  • January 6, 2026
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Jan 05, 2026

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Disclaimer: Data sourced from official state licensing databases. For legal verification, please confirm directly with issuing authorities.

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Professional licensure by the numbers

How AEC licensing protects public safety across architecture, engineering, and construction

3 Es
Education, Experience, Exam
The proven framework that ensures competence across all AEC disciplines before professionals take public responsibility.
50
States require AEC licensing
Every state recognizes that public safety depends on licensed professionals meeting rigorous standards for building design and infrastructure.
70%
Public support for regulation
Americans overwhelmingly believe architecture, engineering, and construction professionals should be licensed when public safety is at stake.

FAQs: Professional licensing questions & answers

Everything you need to know about AEC professional licenses

PE stands for Professional Engineer. A PE is a licensed engineer who has met state requirements for education, experience, and examination. PEs have the legal authority to sign off on engineering designs and take public responsibility for their work.

Professional Engineers design, analyze, and approve critical infrastructure including buildings, bridges, water systems, electrical grids, and manufacturing processes. They ensure public safety by applying engineering principles to real-world challenges and legally certifying their designs meet safety standards.

Licensed PEs typically earn 10-20% more than unlicensed engineers. According to industry surveys, average PE salaries range from $85,000-$150,000+ annually, varying by discipline, location, and experience. The license often unlocks senior roles, consulting opportunities, and leadership positions.

Getting a PE license requires dedication but follows a clear path: earn an ABET-accredited engineering degree, pass the FE exam, gain 4 years of qualifying experience under a licensed PE, then pass the PE exam. Pass rates vary by discipline but typically range from 65-80% for first-time takers.

PE licensing requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, 4 years of progressive engineering experience under PE supervision, and passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in your discipline.

Most states require 15-30 Professional Development Hours (PDH) annually or 30-60 PDH biennially. Continuing education must be relevant to your practice area and can include courses, conferences, webinars, or self-study. Some states also require ethics training.

An Engineer in Training (EIT) has passed the FE exam but hasn’t yet completed the experience requirement or PE exam. EITs work under PE supervision while gaining the required 4 years of experience. A PE has completed all requirements and can practice independently.

PE licenses are state-specific, but many states have reciprocity agreements allowing licensed PEs to obtain licenses in other states through a streamlined process. Some states offer “comity” licensing for experienced PEs from other jurisdictions.

PE licenses are available in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial, Petroleum, Agricultural, Mining, Nuclear, Software, and other engineering disciplines. Each has specific exam requirements and continuing education standards.

Yes, practicing architecture requires state licensure. Architects must complete a professional degree, gain supervised experience through programs like AXP (Architectural Experience Program), and pass the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) to become licensed.

Beyond salary increases, PE licenses provide career security, advancement opportunities, consulting potential, and professional recognition. Many senior positions and government contracts require PE licensure. The investment typically pays for itself within 2-3 years through increased earning potential.

Many federal, state, and local government contracts require PE-sealed drawings and specifications. This creates significant business opportunities for licensed professionals and is often mandatory for infrastructure, defense, and public works projects.

Your Badge ID is a unique digital credential that represents your complete licensing portfolio across all 50 states. It’s a scannable QR code you can download and attach to drawings, reports, proposals, and technical documents for instant credential verification.

Unlike traditional jurisdiction stamps (which show one license in one state), your Badge ID links to this profile—displaying all your licenses, their active status, and issuing jurisdictions in one place.

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