Qualifications

Applicants seeking licensure as a Professional Geologist in Nebraska by reciprocity must:

• Hold a degree in geology or geologic specialty;
• Have a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of coursework in geology, including at least five of the following seven courses or their equivalents:
  • Field Geology
  • Physical Geology
  • Mineralogy
  • Petrology/Petrography
  • Structural Geology
  • Stratigraphy/Sedimentology/Soils
  • Hydrogeology
• Have passed both the FG and PG exams;
• Have four references, at least two from licensed professional or qualified geologists, who are willing to attest to your character and qualifications; and
• Have four years of progressive experience obtained subsequent to the completion of the education requirements.
  OR
• Be licensed in good standing for at least fifteen (15) years in another jurisdiction recognized by the Board. Applicants by licensed experience may not be required to meet the education or examination requirements, and
• Have four professional geologist references.

Application Process

To apply for licensure in Nebraska, an applicant must:

• Complete and submit the Application for Licensure as a Professional Geologist along with the application fee;
• Request a copy of your official transcripts be sent directly to the Nebraska Board from the institution(s), or its authorized agent(s), from which your geology or geologic specialty degree was earned. Electronic copies may be sent to the Board at nebog.board@nebraska.gov;
• Four references: Two must be professional geologists;
• Have verification of current licensure in good standing submitted directly to the Nebraska board;
• Have verification of passage of the FG and PG exams; and

• Documentation of at least four years of progressive experience obtained subsequent to the completion of the education requirements:

  OR

• Complete and submit the Application for Licensure as a Professional Geologist along with the application fee;
• Have verification of current licensure in good standing submitted directly to the Nebraska board;
• Four professional geologist references; and
• Documentation of a minimum of fifteen (15) years and fifteen (15) years of licensed geologic experience.

Once all information and documentation have been received, your application will be reviewed by the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting for action. Once approved, you will be issued a license to practice geology in this state.

Note: Licenses issued before October 1st expire on December 31st of the year of issuance. Licenses issued on or after October 1st will expire the following year. Your application fee does not include your first year's renewal fee.

Obtaining a Seal

Licensees may use the company of their choice to obtain an official license seal. For your convenience, a list of companies offering this service is available on our Links of Interest page.

Forms

Licensure Application

Verification of Licensure/Examination Form