
A complete application must be submitted 100 days prior to the scheduled exam date ( Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 3021(b)).

The application must demonstrate that an applicant is fully qualified for licensure.Īpplication and Application Filing Process for Geologist-in-Training (GIT) and Professional Geologist (PG) Applicants:Īpplication Filing for GIT and PG Applicants-Īpplicants must use BPELSG Connect to submit an application for licensure/certification.Ĭheck the Exam Schedule for exam dates. A partial application will not be evaluated. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit a complete application.

Review all applicable laws and regulations to confirm that you meet the qualifying experience requirements before you submit an application to the Board. Review the pertinent sections of the FAQs Regarding Geology and Geophysics Licensure Requirements for licensure/certification eligibility and experience requirements. Additional information is located on the Information Collection, Access and Disclosure page. Your application will not be processed without it.


Citizenship nor California residency is required for licensure however, disclosure of your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is mandatory. If conflicts arise, the Geologist and Geophysicist Act will take precedence. The applicant is responsible for complying with the current requirements of the Geologist and Geophysicist Act and the Regulations Relating to the Practices of Geology and Geophysics. The following instructions summarize the requirements for certification as a Geologist-in-Training, or licensure as a Professional Geologist, Certified Engineering Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, or Professional Geophysicist, but they are not intended to apply to every situation.
