Information and resources for Georgia Engineers and Land Surveyors licensees and applicants. You can apply, renew, search, view how-to guides, and/or check the status of a license or application.
The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in 1937 to ensure protection of life, health, property and promoting public welfare. The Board has the power to adopt rules, set standards for licensure, adopt mandatory standards of professional conduct and ethics, and investigate and discipline unauthorized, negligent, unethical, or incompetent practices. They review applications, administer examinations, license qualified applicants, and regulate the professional practice of licensees throughout the state. The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor for a term of five years: six professional engineers, two land surveyors, and a member appointed from the public at large.
On May 5, 2022, Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 476 creating a new state agency that will be named the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board. You may view HB 476 in its entirety here.
Individual License Renewals begin October 15, 2025.
On May 2, 2024, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 195 into law. This new law, affecting Section 7 of OCGA 43-15-13, significantly changes how the State Board will review and approve land surveying applications for licensure.
GA Professional Engineers and Land Surveyor Board is looking forward to an engaging, informative, and collaborative event NCEES Southern Zone Meeting.
The NCEES Annual Meeting event promises a dynamic environment where industry leaders and professionals come together to shape the future of engineering and land surveying.
The Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board marked a significant milestone in its history today with the grand opening of its new headquarters in downtown Atlanta.
