District of Columbia PE license requirements
In DC, the Board of Professional Engineering (part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) approves PE exam applicants. You need an ABET-accredited engineering degree, four years of progressive engineering experience and five professional references from PEs. The DC application fee is listed as $65, plus the $400 NCEES exam fee.
Sources: DC DLCP Board of Professional Engineers pages and board approval lists, checked October 11, 2026. Confirm current fees and process with the board.
Key details
| Item | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Licensing board | DC Board of Professional Engineering (DLCP) |
| Education | Undergraduate engineering degree accredited by EAC/ABET |
| Experience | 4 years of progressive engineering experience; collegiate engineering teaching can count |
| References | 5, from professional engineers |
| FE exam | No board application needed; register with NCEES |
| Endorsement | Licensed elsewhere: apply by endorsement |
Official source & community discussion
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