Wisconsin PE license requirements

Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) no longer pre-qualifies exam candidates: you schedule the PE directly with NCEES. After passing your exams, you apply for registration (Form 1736) with a $55 credential fee, an experience record and five applicant appraisal forms, or through an NCEES Council Record. The Professional Engineer Section reviews your application before the board meets.

Source: Wisconsin DSPS (PE exam information, registration information, Form 1736 instructions, 2019 rule CR 19-075), checked October 11, 2026. DSPS launched a new AccessGov system in June 2026; check where to apply.

PE exam fee

$400

Paid to NCEES

Pre-qualification

Not needed

Schedule with NCEES first

Initial credential fee

$55

Form 1736

Appraisal forms

Form 470

Key details

Item	Wisconsin
Licensing body	Wisconsin DSPS, Professional Engineer Section of the AE examining board
Before booking the PE	Register with NCEES; retakes also don’t need a new board application
Registration	After passing: Form 1736, Experience Record (Form 463), 5 appraisal forms (Form 470), $55
Experience	Under the supervision of a registered PE, verified by individuals
Foreign education	NCEES Credentials Evaluations only
Renewal	July 31 of even-numbered years

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