Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

NEW AND IMPORTANT UPDATES

ANNOUNCED NOVEMBER 13, 2024 - On November 12, 2024 the Board's assessment provider, Prometric, identified a technical issue that sent unintended email communications which may have created confusion. The recently identified system error inadvertently sent out incorrect examination result notifications, including a "NO SHOW" examination status. We are actively working with Prometric to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Please be assured that Prometric will correct your exam status. We understand that this may have caused some confusion, and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have created. At this time, please do not contact BPELSG while Prometric works to rectify this situation. If, after November 29, 2024 you find that your results are not correctly reflected in BPELSG Connect platform, please contact the BPELSG Examination Development Unit at (916) 999-3644 or through email at BOEXAM@dca.ca.gov
We hope to have this resolved in the next few days. Should you have any questions, please contact Prometric's Candidate Care Department at 1-800-853-6769; operation hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm EST.
ANNOUNCED OCTOBER 30, 2024 - The Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists requests your assistance in developing the Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) Exam with respect to how a California-licensed professional geologist evaluates California’s unique and complex hydrogeologic conditions, including the occurrence, distribution, quantity, and movement of water below the surface of the earth, with particular emphasis given to groundwater quality.
The results of the following questionnaire will assist in the Board’s development of the CHG Exam for certification as a Hydrogeologist in California.
Please click on the following link to access the survey before the Saturday, November 30, 2024 deadline: 2024 CHG OA Survey.
ADDED JULY 19, 2024 - Please allow 4-6 months in Technical Review for the following Professional Engineer (PE) application types: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Control System, Electrical, Fire Protection, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum. This time frame applies to all applicants within these types, including Comity and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Waiver applicants. The Board is currently short staffed but actively working on resolving the backlog. We appreciate your patience in this matter.
ANNOUNCED JULY 1, 2024 - Expedited Licensure Application Processing for Service Members Enrolled in SkillBridge
Beginning July 1, 2024, boards and bureaus under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.
Service members seeking licensure in California who qualify must provide documentation of enrollment, such as an official letter from the commanding officer. Failure to provide proper documentation could result in application processing delays. Applicants must still meet all board or bureau licensing requirements. For questions or assistance regarding licensing requirements, please contact the Board at (916) 999-3600.

For more information on licensing resources available to service members, visit: www.dca.ca.gov/military.
ANNOUNCED AUGUST 30, 2023 - WANTED: Licensed Independent Expert Consultants for review of Enforcement Cases. If you would like to assist the Board in a worthwhile effort to protect the public by reviewing enforcement cases, we would love to hear from you! For more information visit our Technical Experts Recruitment page.