Professional Engineer (PE) / Georgia
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Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides engineering services to the public. Requires FE + PE exams.

What the Georgia data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

To practice as a professional engineer (pe) in Georgia, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Georgia's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

Upfront cost is $270, with renewal running $224 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 30-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
15/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · Georgia

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$270
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$112/yr
$224 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$270
Renewal Fee
$224
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Georgia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia? ▼
In Georgia, the license path calls for, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and a $270 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia? ▼
Certification as a professional engineer (pe) in Georgia means clearing the state's checklist plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Georgia licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to Georgia from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for professional engineer (pe)s: NCEES model law: recognized in most states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Georgia licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Georgia require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
Georgia does not currently require a criminal background check for professional engineer (pe) licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia? ▼
Licensed professional engineer (pe)s in Georgia must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $224.

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Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a professional engineer (pe)-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Georgia's professional engineer (pe) requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Professional Engineer (PE) in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state professional engineer (pe) license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Georgia's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Georgia overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Georgia licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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