Structural Engineer
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Structural Engineer, Licensed
- Structural 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 Structural Engineer 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.
Structural Engineer Intern Information and Application
- Application for Structural Engineer Intern enrollment - Applicants with a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Application for Structural Engineer Intern enrollment - Applicants without a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Structural Engineer Intern - Requirements for Licensure
- Structural Engineer Intern - Online Application
- Next steps after taking an examination
Structural Engineer Information and Application
- Structural or Professional Engineering?
- Application for SE License - Applicants with a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Application for SE License - Applicants without a U.S. SSN or TIN
- Structural Engineer License - Requirements for Licensure
- Structural Engineer License - Online Application
- VE-SEG 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
- Department FAQs
- Structural Engineer Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Application to classify records as confidential
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing