Arkansas State Board of Licensure

for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors

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Arkansas State Specific Exam Scheduled for April 22, 2022

The Arkansas State Specific Exam will be this Friday, April 22, 2022 at the ArDOT auditorium located at 10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR. For additional information, please email – pelsboard@arkansas.gov – or call the Board’s office at 501.682.2824.

National Engineers Week (February 21-27, 2022)

Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week (February 20–26, 2022) is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. This year’s theme is Reimagining the Possible! Visit NSPE for more information.

Notice of Workforce Waiver

As mandated by Act 725 of 2021, the Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors has implemented a waiver of the initial licensing fee for applicants who qualify for the Workforce Expansion Act of 2021. If the initial applicant is currently receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF RULEMAKING

The Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors (The Board) a Division of the Arkansas Department Labor & Licensing at 623 Woodlane Dr., Little Rock, AR, 72201 is proposing amendments to its Administrative Rule. The proposed Rule Amendments will: 1) amend and clarify the Rules of the Board to be in …

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Renewal Error Message and Roster Search Issue Resolved!

Staff has tested and verified that the PELS Renewals and Roster Search technical issue has been resolved and full functionality restored! We wish to thank you for your patience and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

PELS Renewals & Website Roster Search is Experiencing Technical Difficulties

A Technical issue is impacting our Renewals and Roster Search features, resulting in an error message, or incorrect data, being displayed.  Please be assured that our programmers are working to resolve the issue and we apologize for any inconvenience.  We expect the issue to be resolved within 24 hours.

E.I., P.E., & COA Licenses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 must renew by 12/31/2021

Licenses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 must renew this year.  Your expiration date can be verified at http://www.arkansas.gov/pels/search/search.php   If the expiration date shows 31-Dec-21 it will expire Friday, December 31, 2021 and there is no grace period.  If your records indicate differently, please call our office. Renewal Instructions: Access – PELS at https://pelslicensing.arkansas.gov Login …

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S.I.’s & P.S.’s – licenses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 must renew this year

Licenses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 must renew this year.  Your expiration date can be verified at http://www.arkansas.gov/pels/search/search.php   If the expiration date shows 30-Jun-21 it will expire Wednesday, June 30, 2021 and there is no grace period.  If your records indicate differently, please call our office.   What you need:• Your Username & …

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