@RBHeadge PE why would my license say it expires 10/31/2019 when I just got it? A co-worker of mine who has had their license for a year expires 10/31/2020.
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In WA the license expires every two years, but my first expiration date was my birthday following when I was immediately licensed. I guess they want to get their money’s worth out of you right away@RBHeadge PE why would my license say it expires 10/31/2019 when I just got it? A co-worker of mine who has had their license for a year expires 10/31/2020.
Mine also expires 10/31/2019 (in fact, punching in random numbers around mine, all of the recently-issued licenses do). Annoying. At least Michigan is one of the cheapest states to renew in!@RBHeadge PE why would my license say it expires 10/31/2019 when I just got it? A co-worker of mine who has had their license for a year expires 10/31/2020.
Two of my other co workers who just got licensed also expires on 10/31/19... strangeMine also expires 10/31/2019 (in fact, punching in random numbers around mine, all of the recently-issued licenses do). Annoying. At least Michigan is one of the cheapest states to renew in!
It seems to be literally everybody licensed in the recent batch.Two of my other co workers who just got licensed also expires on 10/31/19... strange
Michigan licenses are for a period of two years and expire October 31 in odd number years.Two of my other co workers who just got licensed also expires on 10/31/19... strange
That doesn't make sense because my coworkers expires in 2020.Michigan licenses are for a period of two years and expire October 31 in odd number years.
See https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72602_72731_72865_91777-447980--,00.html
Hmmm, I may have messed up with the odd years thing, but believe that I am correct with the license expiring on October 31 on a biannual basis
I don’t know about anywhere else, but at the very least, the state of CA disagrees with you. In CA only mechanical, civil, and electrical PEs actually have any authority to perform services that any other person couldn’t perform. On the other hand, all branches of engineering with PE designation have protected “Title Authority” which is simply the legal right to call yourself a PE or <branch name> engineer.I don't think just having a PE after your name on a document carries any authority. It will, maybe, carry more weight, but probably not authority. "PE" is a form of regulated advertisement. Just like not any company can have some form of "engineering" in its name without being registered to protect the "health, safety and welfare" of the public. Most, if not all, Boards require a seal and signature on an official document with professional opinions. Now that will carry authority. One may even get in trouble for placing PE after the name and not sealing a document with opinions that are considered "professional".
Yes, you my friend are a P.E. You should stand and Salute like Spiderman being made an Avenger.Yes, you're legal now
This makes sense! Thanks!Hmmm, I may have messed up with the odd years thing, but believe that I am correct with the license expiring on October 31 on a biannual basis
What makes sense to me is if the first license Michigan issues expires the October 31 immediately following first issue and expiring every two years thereafter.
This would be consistent with what appears to be your coworkers initial license issue date (12/14/2017 - possibly expired 10/31 2018?) with subsequent expiration on 10/31/2020 and with my own Michigan license issue and expiration dates: issued 03/22/2019, expires 10/31/2019 and then subsequent expirations 10/31/2021, 10/31/2023 ...
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I'm speculating that this is to simplify administration of their professional development requirements (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/LARA_PE_CE_Brochure_August2017_598766_7.pdf), where you appear to be exempt from professional development requirements if you hold a license for less than 12 months.
You are considered licensed when your status reads " Active - Fully Licensed "RBHeadge PE, the Tennessee license lookup page shows a license number for me but it still says "application pending". My application had to be approved by the state board prior to taking the exam. Do you know much about Tennessee's process? Can I add P.E. after my name yet or do I have to wait until the "application pending" line changes?
Believe you further demonstrate my points. Some States further regulate the use of "Mechanical Engineer" or even "Engineer" but at minimum, the use of "PE" is regulated. You have to follow the laws of the State that you advertised yourself in.I don’t know about anywhere else, but at the very least, the state of CA disagrees with you. In CA only mechanical, civil, and electrical PEs actually have any authority to perform services that any other person couldn’t perform. On the other hand, all branches of engineering with PE designation have protected “Title Authority” which is simply the legal right to call yourself a PE or <branch name> engineer.
I know of at least one person getting fined in CA for having a resume with the words “Mechanical Engineer” on it when he was not licensed. Even if you are licensed in a different state, you have no legal authority to call yourself a PE in California.
Thanks!You are considered licensed when your status reads " Active - Fully Licensed "
I'm not aware of one on here, are you volunteering?Is there a "survey" on the board that captures how much it costs to renew a PE license in each state/territory? If not, may I suggest one is created for informational purposes?
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