Practicing in a Second State as a PE
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A PE licensed in State A is hired for a project in State B. Before offering engineering services in State B, the engineer must generally:
- AObtain a license in State B, typically by comity (endorsement)
- BNothing, because a PE license is valid nationwide
- CRetake both the FE and PE exams
- DHave the client sign a waiver
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Answer: A. Obtain a license in State B, typically by comity (endorsement)
A PE license is issued by each state. To practice in another state, the engineer generally applies for a license there, usually by comity (endorsement), without retaking the exams. A client waiver cannot override state law.
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