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Professional Engineering
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Professional Engineer, Licensed
- Engineer Intern
- Design Firm, Registered
NOTICE: IDFPR Introduces New Online Licensing System!
On October 30, 2024, IDFPR launched CORE, a new online system for professionals to apply for licensure in Illinois.
New applications for Professional Engineering professions are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
License Information
Notices
- Administrative Rule Amendments effective as of July 23, 2025
- We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
- PE Civil/Structural exam candidates:
Beginning with the April 2024 administration, the NCEES Civil/Structural discipline of the Principles and Practice of engineering examination will no longer be accepted toward satisfying the PE examination requirement in Illinois. - Important Change Regarding Acceptance of the NCEES PE Civil/Structural Examination
Engineer Intern Information and Application
- Application for Engineer Intern enrollment - Applicants with a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Application for Engineer Intern enrollment - Applicants without a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Next steps after taking an examination
- Engineer Intern Enrollment - Requirements for License
- Engineer Intern Enrollment - Online License Application
Professional Engineer Information and Application
- Structural or Professional Engineering?
- Application for PE License - Applicants with a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Application for PE License - Applicants without a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Professional Engineer License - Requirements for License
- Professional Engineer License - Online License Application
- VE-PNG form for experience
- Next steps after taking an examination
Professional Design Firm Information and Application
License Maintenance
Resources & Publications
- Request Certification of License and/or exams
- Request to change license status to INACTIVE
- Manual for Code Enforcement Officials and Design Professionals
- Change Your Address / Request License Reprint
- Department FAQs
- Professional Engineer Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Application to classify records as confidential
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
