Instructions for Application for Admittance to the Principles and Practice of

Engineering (PE) Examination

NOTE:
This application should be completed IF you have met the educational requirements for
licensure AND have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination. The
Board may allow early admittance to the PE examination prior to completing four (4) years
of work experience. The early exam option does NOT apply to the 16-hour Structural
Examination.

PE Application Deadlines:
December 15 for the April exam
June 15 for the October exam

Education
Official transcripts must be on file with the Board office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to
obtain the necessary documents. All transcripts from colleges and universities in the United
States showing courses taken, degree(s) awarded, and date(s) of degree(s) must arrive at the
Board Office in an envelope sealed and stamped by the Registrar.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in an EAC/ABET accredited engineering curriculum

or an EAC/ABET master’s degree. For applicants with an EAC/ABET master’s degree who do
not have an approved undergraduate degree, the master’s degree in this category will be
accepted as the qualifying engineering degree. The Board will recognize the degrees of master
of engineering or master of science in engineering in a program accredited by EAC/ABET at
either the baccalaureate or master’s level as fulfilling the education requirements. (Reg. 49-200)

FE Exam Verification
If the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination was taken in another state, it is the
responsibility of the applicant to obtain verification of the examination in the other state.
Verification of examination will be accepted on either the Board-approved form or one generated
by another jurisdiction.

Fee
No application fee is required. Examination fees are determined by and should be paid to
NCEES. Once approved by the Board, you will receive instructions to register and pay for the
examination through NCEES.

Re-Examination
Repeat candidates for an examination should e-mail the Board at engls@llr.sc.gov for approval
to retake an examination. Please include a full name, date of birth, the last four digits of the
social security number, and current mailing address to ensure proper enrollment. Applicants that
have taken the examination more than twice must complete a Certificate of Study form in order to
retake it. The Certificate of Study form is available online at
http://llronline.com/POL/Engineers/PDF_Files/Certificate%20of%20Study.pdf .

After passing the PE examination AND obtaining qualifying experience, applicants may
apply for licensure as a professional engineer.

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 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
South Carolina Board of Registration for
Professional Engineers and Surveyors
P.O. Box 11597 • Columbia, SC 29211
Phone: 803-896-4422 • Fax: 803-896-4427 •
www.llr.sc.gov

APPLICATION FOR ADMITTANCE TO PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF

ENGINEERING (PE) EXAMINATION
(PRIOR TO COMPLETING FOUR YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE)

All information except signature must be printed.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION: Date:
Full Name:       Daytime Phone No: (     )     

Mailing Address:      

City:       Zip Code:      
State:       County:      
DOB:      
Race: White Black Other: ________ Sex: M F

Have you taken and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam? Yes No State
      Date      

Have you taken the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam? Yes No State      
Date      
2. EDUCATION:
Please list all undergraduate and graduate studies. Official transcripts are required and must arrive in an envelope
sealed by the Registrar’s Office; you can include with application or have Registrar’s Office mail directly to this
Board.
School/College/University Dates of Attendance Date or Expected Degrees Received
(Location) (mo/day/yr to Date of or Expected (i.e.
mo/day/yr) Graduation BSCE)
(mo/day/yr)
            to                  
            to                  
            to                  

In what branch or branches of engineering do you consider yourself qualified by reason of your education and/or experience?
     

I have read the contents hereof, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foregoing statements are true in substance and
effect and are made in good faith. I understand that information submitted on and in support of this application may be subject to
public scrutiny or release under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act or other provisions of federal and state laws.

I understand that passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination does not automatically qualify me
for licensure in South Carolina. In order to be considered for licensure, all qualifications of S.C. Code of Laws, Section
40-22-220 must be satisfied.

___________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Signature of Applicant Print Name of Applicant
_____________________________________
Date

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 AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY

Pursuant to section 8-29-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws (1976 as amended), the Department of Labor,
Licensing and Regulation must verify the lawful U.S. presence of any person who applies for a South Carolina
license. Please complete and sign this Affidavit of Eligibility. The information provided is subject to verification.

Section A: LAWFUL PRESENCE in the United States.

I, (please print your full name)      , swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of South
Carolina that (check 1, 2 or 3 below):

1. ___ I am a United States citizen or legal permanent resident eighteen years of age or older; or

2. ___ I am not a US citizen but am lawfully present in the US as evidenced by one of the following
a. I am a qualified alien as defined in 8 U.S.C. sec 1641, eighteen years of age or older.
b. I am a nonimmigrant under the “Immigration and Nationality Act,”
Federal Public Law 82-414 as amended, eighteen years of age or older.

3. ___ I am not physically present in the US under 8 U.S.C. sec 1621 (c) (2) (c) or employed in the US
pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1621 (c) (2) (a) (check either a or b below):
a. I am a US citizen, not physically present or employed in the United States.
b. I am a Foreign National, not physically present or employed in the United States.

If you selected either 3.a. or 3.b., you do not need to complete Section B. Skip to Section C.

Section B: Secure and Verifiable Document. This section must be completed if you checked number 1 or 2 in
Section A.

1. Please check the acceptable secure and verifiable document(s) you hold. A copy of the verifiable document(s)
must be attached to the Affidavit of Eligibility.

A valid South Carolina Driver’s License, South Carolina Driver’s Permit or South Carolina
Identification Card. Number      ; Date of Expiration:      

A valid out-of-state issued photo Driver's License or photo identification card, photo driver’s permit.
State:      ; Number     ; Date of Expiration:      .

Permanent Resident Card; Alien Number      ; Card Number      ;

Date of Expiration:      
1
Employment Authorization Card; Alien Number      ;
Card Number      ; Date of Expiration:      
2
Certificate of Naturalization with intact photo.
1
Certificate of (US) Citizenship with intact photo.

Other: (Name of verifiable document)      

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2. Enter the state or the federal agency name where the secure and verifiable document(s) was issued.
0      
______________________________________________________________________________________
(If issued by a state agency, include both the state and agency name.)

3. Please provide your social security number:      /     /     

(Include a copy of the card with the Affidavit)

Section C: Attestation.

 I understand that this sworn statement is required by law because I have applied for or seek reinstatement of a
professional or commercial license as provided for in 8 U.S.C. §1621. I understand that state law requires me to
provide proof that I am lawfully present in the United States.
 I understand that in accordance with section 8-29-10 of the South Code, a person who knowingly and willfully
makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a felony.
 I am the person identified above, and the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that under South Carolina law, providing false information is grounds for denial,
suspension or revocation of a license, certificate, registration or permit.

________________________________________ ________________________________
Signature Date

__________________________________________________________
Please print your name as shown on your secure and verifiable document.

Professional License Type     

License Number (if already licensed     

The South Carolina Law requires that every individual who applies for an occupational or professional license provide a social security
number for use in the establishment, enforcement and collection of child support obligations and for reporting to certain databanks
established by law. Failure to provide your social security number for these mandatory purposes will result in the denial of your licensure
application. Social security numbers may also be disclosed to other governmental regulatory agencies and for identification purposes to
testing providers and organizations involved in professional regulation. Your social security number will not be released for any other
purpose not provided for by law.

10/05/12 Affidavit of Eligibility

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