Licensure/Registration Information

The Engineering Geologist, Environmental Geologist and/or Hydrogeologist, in partnership with other involved professions and disciplines, must bear a share of the responsibility where the works of man interact with the geologic environment insofar that geologic principles are used in the investigation, evaluation and prediction of surface and subsurface water and contaminants, waste management, aggregate production, and geologic hazards; and in the evaluation, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of fixed engineering projects. Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists promotes the licensing of Geologists, Engineering Geologists and Hydrogeologists in each state by appropriate registration laws which rely on experience and examination. Uniformity in registration or licensure throughout the United States is to be strived for, in order to promote reciprocity based on equitable education, experience and examination, similar to that recognized between most states for the engineering profession. (modified from AEG Policy on Registration, 1987)

 

Licensure Web Links

 

Thirty-one state license geologists. Twenty-nine states are members of the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG). The ASBOG web site provides links to each state Board of Licensing and information about state legislation.

 

National Association of State Boards of Geology