Alabama PE license requirements
In Alabama you apply to the Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS) before taking the PE; the board reviews applications at meetings held about every two months. Licensure typically requires an engineering degree, the FE, four years of progressive experience under a licensed PE and the PE exam. The NCEES exam fee is $400; Alabama’s application fee is reported at $100.
Sources: Alabama BELS (FAQs, Administrative Code ch. 330-X) and NCEES, checked October 11, 2026. Application fee and experience summary as reported. Confirm with the board before applying.
Key details
| Item | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Licensing board | Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
| Before booking the PE | Apply to the board (application, references, experience verification, fee) |
| PE before experience? | Not clearly stated in the rules; ask the board |
| Application fee | About $100 (reported); non-refundable |
| NCEES Record | Accepted for comity applicants, not for initial licensure |
| Residency | Not required to take NCEES exams |
Tips
- Plan around board meetings: incomplete or late applications roll to the next meeting.
- Licensed elsewhere? Apply by comity, using your NCEES Record.
Official source & community discussion
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