Massachusetts PE license requirements

Massachusetts doesn’t allow early PE taking: under a 2017 board policy, you can’t sit the PE until you’ve completed the required work experience, and early PE scores are accepted only from comity applicants already licensed in another state. Applications go through the board’s vendor, Professional Credentialing Services (PCS); after approval you register with NCEES. References must include three PEs familiar with your work.

Sources: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (policy on early taking of the PE, 250 CMR 3.00, FE/EIT flow chart); fees as reported. Checked October 11, 2026.

PE exam fee

$400

Paid to NCEES

Early PE

Not allowed

Experience first (2017 policy)

Board approval

Required

Through PCS

State fees

~$314

$164 application + $150 license (reported)

Key details

Item	Massachusetts
Licensing board	Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Division of Occupational Licensure)
Before booking the PE	Complete experience for your application classification; apply via PCS; register with NCEES after approval
FE exam	Also needs board approval via PCS; an EIT isn’t required for PE applicants
References	Including 3 PEs familiar with your work
Comity	NCEES Record or board-approved equivalent; early PE scores accepted only if you were licensed elsewhere

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Official source & community discussion

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