Temporary International Licensure
Temporary Licensure in Texas through NAFTA
Temporary Licensure in Canada through NAFTA
Temporary Licensure in Mexico through NAFTA
Temporary Licensure in Texas through AUSFTA (Australia)
Temporary Licensure of Texas PE in Australia through AUSFTA
Temporary Licensure
Texas has signed international agreements with Canada and Mexico through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and with Australia through the Australia – United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) to allow for cross-licensure of engineers between jurisdictions. The applicant must be currently licensed and a citizen of Canada, Mexico or Australia.
These agreements provide for the temporary licensure of individuals in the ‘host’ country of individuals licensed in their ‘home’ country. The intent of these agreements is to provide a method for individuals living in their home country to get a temporary license to do work in the host country for short durations, for specific projects, or during a transition to move to the host country. The agreements are NOT for individuals that have moved to the host country with intent to stay and wish to bypass the standard licensure process in the local jurisdiction.
In Texas, temporary licensure results in a license that is good for one year, and it may be renewed twice for a total duration of three years. This means that after three years, the license expires and if you wish to continue to practice in Texas, you must re-apply for a standard license. One may not get another temporary license. While holding a temporary license, you may apply for a ‘standard’ license which requires taking the NCEES licensure examinations. For more information on the standard licensure process, click here.
Licensure in Texas through NAFTA (Canada and Mexico)
If you are currently a licensed engineer in good standing in Canada or Mexico and wish to receive a temporary license in Texas, the application materials and requirements are listed below. Please see section 133.27 of the rules for more information.
1. Completed international licensure application form (Form EB-04C)
2. Proof of education credentials including: official transcripts of accredited degrees and commercial evaluations of non-accredited degrees
3. Supplementary experience records (SERs) describing engineering experience. Applicants must have a minimum of seven years of engineering experience, three of which must be as a registered engineer.
4. A minimum of three references from licensed, registered, or chartered professional engineers are required to document engineering experience. The engineer references must complete the full reference statement forms, and sign copies of the SERs
5. Completed Texas Engineering Professional Conduct and Ethics Exam
6. Verification of license in good standing for Canada or Mexico (Form EB-38_INT)
7. Application fee of $250.00
8. Passing scores on the TOEFL and TSE (if necessary)
9. A statement describing criminal history, if any, and supporting documentation
10. A statement describing engineering practice violations from your home jurisdiction
All forms can be found on the Download Page.
Each application for temporary licensure is reviewed on an individual basis by the Director of Licensing. Additional information may be requested as needed. The application will be processed according to the procedure outlined in section 133.85 of the Board rules.
Please note that the Texas Board of Professional Engineers does not currently have reciprocity with any other U.S. state. Licensees in Texas that wish to be licensed in another state must apply to each state board according to that state's application process.
If you are currently a licensed engineer in good standing in Texas and wish to become licensed in Canada, please contact the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers at www.engineerscanada.ca. You may also contact each provincial authority directly.
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Note: There is no "industrial exemption" in Canada. This means that if you are currently practicing engineering without a license in Texas based on an exemption through the Texas Laws and Rules, you may have to be licensed to perform the same work in Canada.
If you are currently a licensed engineer in good standing in Texas and wish to become licensed in Mexico, please contact the Dirección General de Profesiones (DGP):
C.P. Víctor Everardo Beltrán Corona
Director General
Dirección General de Profesiones
Subsecretaría de Educación Superior e Investigación Científica
Secretaría de Educación Pública
Insurgentes Sur Nº 2387 2º Piso
San Angel, 01000
México D. F.
MEXICO
Tel. (55) 57-23-66-39
Fax (55) 57-23-66-42
victorbc@sep.gob.mx
Licensure in Texas through AUSFTA (Australia)
If you are currently a registered engineer in good standing in Australia through Engineers Australia and wish to receive a temporary license in Texas, the application materials and requirements are listed below. Please see section 133.27 of the rules for more information.
1. Completed international licensure application form (Form EB-04C)
2. Proof of education credentials including: official transcripts of accredited degrees and commercial evaluations of non-accredited degrees
3. Supplementary experience records (SERs) describing engineering experience after registration in Australia. Applicants must have a minimum of seven years of engineering experience, three of which must be as a registered engineer.)
4. A minimum of three references from licensed professional engineers are required to document engineering experience. The engineer references must complete the full reference statement forms, and sign copies of the SERs
5. Completed Texas Engineering Professional Conduct and Ethics Exam
6. Verification of license in good standing in Australia from Engineers Australia (Form EB-38_INT)
7. Application fee of $250.00
8. Passing scores on the TOEFL and TSE (if necessary)
9. A statement describing criminal history, if any, and supporting documentation
10. A statement describing engineering practice violations from your home jurisdiction
All forms can be found on the Download Page.
Each application for temporary licensure is reviewed on an individual basis by the Director of Licensing. Additional information may be requested as needed. The application will be processed according to the procedure outlined in section 133.85 of the Board rules.
Please note that the Texas Board of Professional Engineers does not currently have reciprocity with any other U.S. state. Licensees in Texas that wish to be licensed in another state must apply to each state board according to that state's application process.
Licensure of Texas PE in Australia through AUSFTA
If you are currently a licensed engineer in good standing in Texas and wish to become registered in Australia, please contact Engineers Australia.
All information and forms should be obtained from Engineers Australia.
Engineers Australia has reported that the current registration requirements as of 12/01/2008 are:
