Section 28-02.1-03-01 - Types of registrationEngineers and land surveyors may become registered professional practitioners by examination, endorsement, or by temporary permit.
1.Registration by examination. Registration by examination is generally a two-step process for those applicants who have never been issued a registration in any other jurisdiction; who have met the general qualification requirements; who have met certain education requirements or who have the experience deemed to be satisfactory and acceptable to the board, or both; and who have successfully passed the examinations prescribed by the board. a. The board accepts the written examination prepared by the national council of examiners for engineers and surveyors as its standard of examinations and qualifications.b. The board may require one or more questions in examinations measuring familiarity with the code of ethics. Similarly, in furtherance of the board's determination of rehabilitation, an examination on the code of ethics may be required.2.Registration by endorsement. Registration by endorsement is for engineers or land surveyors who hold a current registration in another jurisdiction who substantially meet, in the opinion of the board, the requirements and qualifications required by North Dakota statutes governing registration. Registration as a professional land surveyor also requires successful completion of an orientation examination pertaining to state laws and procedures.3.Temporary permit - Temporary registration for practicing engineering. A temporary permit must be reviewed and approved by the board and is not a means of expedited registration. Educational and experience requirements must comply with North Dakota law. A one-time temporary permit may be issued on the basis of one project and may not exceed one year, from the date of issue. The applicant must be legally qualified to practice and hold current registration in the state or country of residence. A temporary permit must be approved prior to practicing or offering to practice engineering. Temporary permits for professional land surveyors are not authorized by North Dakota law.N.D. Admin Code 28-02.1-03-01
Effective January 1, 1988; amended effective April 1, 1999; October 1, 2004; October 1, 2010.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2023-391, January 2024, effective 1/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 43-19.1-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-19.1-08, 43-19.1-12.1, 43-19.1-13, 43-19.1-14, 43-19.1-16, 43-19.1-29