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- Certificate of Authorization (COA) - Qualifications
- Certificate of Authorization (COA) - Licensure Overview
- Engineer Intern (EI) & Professional Engineer (PE) - Qualifications
- Engineer Intern (EI) - Licensure Overview
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Licensure Overview
- Surveyor Intern (SI) & Professional Surveyor (PS) - Qualifications
- Surveyor Intern (SI) - Licensure Overview
- Professional Surveyor (PS) - Licensure Overview
- Verification of Exam/License and Renewal Information/Forms
- Qualifications
Verification of Exam/License and Renewal Information/Forms
VERIFICATION OF EXAM/LICENSE
Verification Request –
Submit your request by logging into or creating a MyNCEES account at: http://account.ncees.org. This relates to:
- Applicants applying for an Arkansas license who need verification of their exams and/or licenses from another Licensing Board/Jurisdiction.
- Arkansas Licensee’s who need the Arkansas Board to send exams and/or license verification to another Licensing Boards/Jurisdictions.
The verification system is user friendly and facilitates transmission of your verification between Licensing Boards/Jurisdictions.
RENEWAL INFORMATION
Licenses are renewed every two (2) years. To view your license expiration date, use the Licensee Search feature of our Website.
An Even Numbered License ends with a 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 and renew in even numbered years. An Odd Numbered License ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 and are renewed in odd numbered years.
Licenses may be renewed online through Professional Engineer Licensing System (PELS) according to the following schedule:
SI and PS: May 1 – December 31
Dual Licensee: August 1 – March 31
COA, EI and PE: November 1 – June 30
To renew online you need:
- A unique Username and Password for PELS which you create. Separate Usernames/passwords may be required if you wish to renew both an individual and firm license (COA).
- Debit/Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or eCheck.
- Professional Licensee (PE and or PS) – the number of continuing education (PDH) hours earned during the last 2-years or be prepared to request an exemption according to Article 20 of the AR State Laws & Rules of the Board’s on the Board’s Rules/Laws/Standards webpage.
Steps:
- Access – PELS at https://pelslicensing.arkansas.gov/
- Login – with your Username and Password
- Select one of the following:
- “License & Application Information – Individual”
- “Certificate of Authorization – Firm”
(NOTE IF YOU SEE “NO RECORD FOUND”, STOP AND CALL OUR OFFICE FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE!!)
- Click –“Renew” to the left of the license you are renewing and follow the instructions until you come to the Confirmation/Transaction page.
- Your Renewal is complete upon receipt of your Transaction Number and License Sheet with your new expiration date.
- Print or save the confirmation page which is emailed to you as this is your receipt.
No printed renewal forms will be mailed unless we receive a written request.
RENEWAL FORMS:
Please Note, there are different renewal forms for odd or even numbered licenses. Download the form according to your odd or even numbered license. Incorrect Forms Received by the Board’s Office Will Result in a processing delay.
Engineer Intern: |
Engineer Intern – Even Numbered License | EI Renewal 2021-2022 |
Engineer Intern – Odd Numbered License | EI Renewal 2020-2021 |
Professional Engineer: |
Professional Engineer – Even Numbered License | PE Renewal 2021-2022 |
Professional Engineer – Odd Numbered License | PE Renewal 2020-2021 |
Continuing Education Log of Activities | Log of Activities – PE |
Dual Licensee: |
Dual Licensee – Even Numbered License | Dual Renewal 2021-2022 |
Dual Licensee – Odd Numbered License | Dual Renewal 2020-2021 |
Dual Licensee – Continuing Education Log of Activities | Log of Activities – Dual |
Certificate of Authorization: |
Certificate of Authorization – Even Numbered License | COA Renewal 2021-2022 |
Certificate of Authorization – Odd Numbered License | COA Renewal 2020-2021 |
Surveyor Intern: |
Surveyor Intern – Even Numbered License | SI Renewal 2021-2022 |
Surveyor Intern – Odd Numbered License | SI Renewal 2020-2021 |
Professional Surveyor: |
Professional Surveyor – Even Numbered License | PS Renewal 2021-2022 |
Professional Surveyor – Odd Numbered License | PS Renewal 2020-2021 |
Continuing Education Log of Activities | Continuing Education Log – PS |