HOW TO GET LICENSED

Individuals may become licensed if they possess an approved four-year degree in the profession, have completed at least a four-year internship and have passed the required fundamentals (8 hr.) and the principles and practices (8 hr.) examinations.

NEW EXAM PROCESS

The Board administers examinations to Professional Engineer, Engineer Intern, Professional Surveyor and Professional Surveyor Intern applicants who successfully meet the qualifications set forth in the Engineering and Surveying Practice Act.

ONLINE LICENSEE SEARCH

Search our online database to find current licenses.

2024 PAPER LICENSE RENEWAL

The 2024 license renewal period is available by paper form only.

Please visit our License Renewal page for information here at License Renewal Page.

WHAT’S NEW AT THE NEW MEXICO BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS

2024 License Renewal Notice

The 2024 license renewal period is available, paper renewals and check or money orders will be the ONLY method to renew a license. Please ensure to mail your renewal and payment with enough time before your license expires on December 31, 2024.

A notice with additional information was emailed to the last email address on file on September 11, 2024. 

Please visit our License Renewal page for information here at License Renewal Page.

Public Notice Regarding Buildings Affected by Forest Fires

Effective August 9, 2024 – The Board approved a public announcement regarding buildings affected by forest fires.   NMBLPEPS Public Notice 8/9/2024

New Advisory Opinion

Effective April 19, 2024 – The Board approved a new advisory opinion regarding the New Mexico PDH requirement and the NCEES CPC standard.  The advisory opinion may be found on the following web page: Laws, Rules, and Advisories

Engineer/Surveyor of Record Affidavit Notice

Effective July 1, 2017 – Pursuant to 61-23-21. (D.) and 61-23-27.9 (D.) of the 2017 New Mexico Engineering and Surveying Practice Act, it is required to file a signed and notarized affidavit designating the authorized company officer and professional engineer/professional surveyor for all business entities offering professional engineering and professional surveying services operating in the State of New Mexico.  The forms may be located on the following web pages:

Engineer of Record Affidavit

Surveyor of Record Affidavit

APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTAL DEADLINES

Effective June 14, 2013 – The following are required to be in the Board office no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the next scheduled Committee meeting: ALL applications, letters of request to re-take the PE Exam, and ALL supporting documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO APPLICATIONS AND/OR RETAKE OF THE PE EXAM MUST be received on the application deadline indicated below, by no later than 5 pm, not postmarked. Emails and faxes are not acceptable. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEADLINES!

Committee Meeting Dates Application Submittal Deadlines
August 8, 2024 July 8, 2024
November 7, 2024 October 7, 2024
January 16, 2025 December 16, 2024
April 10, 2025 March 10, 2025
June 5, 2025 May 5, 2025

Please note: applications, supporting documentation (that complete a file), and letters of request to re-take the PE exam received after the thirty (30) calendar day deadline will be processed and presented at the next scheduled Committee meeting.

Meeting Schedule