Massachusetts Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Massachusetts.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Massachusetts for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Massachusetts Engineering Company Licenses
Massachusetts Engineering Firm License
Not required
Engineering Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Engineering firms may need to file a regulatory board certificate with the secretary of state prior to forming a professional entity.
More information: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors| Law: | |
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| Ownership Requirements: | Business Corporations:
Professional Corporations:
Limited Liability Companies:
Professional Limited Liability Companies:
Partnerships:
Limited Liability Partnership:
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Massachusetts Geology Firm License
Not required
Geoscience Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Land Surveying License
Not required
Land Surveying Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
- Although not requiring express licensure with the Board, a co- partnership, corporation or joint stock association may practice land surveying provided that the person in direct charge, control, and supervision of the practice is a land surveyor holding a Massachusetts certificate of registration and is an active participant in the contracting, reporting, publishing, scheduling, etc. of professional services being offered by the firm.
- Surveyor firms may need to file a regulatory board certificate with the secretary of state prior to forming a professional entity.
| Law: | Licensing Statute – Mass. Gen. Laws C. 112 § § 81D through 81T Licensing Regulations – 250 C.M.R. 2.00 through 7.00 |
Individual Licenses
Massachusetts Individual Engineering Licenses
Massachusetts Geologist License
Not required
Professional Geoscientist licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $164 application fee + $160 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Massachusetts Professional Land Surveyor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $136 application fee + $150 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.
