Professional Engineers who are registered in another Canadian jurisdiction or in the USA and do not reside in Nova Scotia should complete a Full Non-Resident application.

If you have previously been registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as a P. Eng. and wish to reinstate your license, complete an application for Reinstatement.

Registered in Canada

Applicants that are registered as a P. Eng. in another Canadian jurisdiction and do not reside in Nova Scotia should complete a Full – AIT Non-Resident application.

Requirements for a complete Full – AIT Non-Resident application:

• Completed online application
• Applicable application fee, annual dues, and stamp fee
• Completed Company Application Form and Fees (if applicable)
  • Any companies that provide engineering services in NS must have a Certificate of Compliance from Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Current, valid, government issued, photo identification with signature
• Proof of membership in good standing with another Canadian engineering regulatory body.
  • Engineers Nova Scotia will request confirmation of your registration from your home Association.

Registered in the USA

Applicants that are registered as a P. Eng. in America should complete a Full – Non-Resident – Registered in the USA application.

Requirements for a complete Full – Non-Resident – Registered in the USA application:

• Completed online application
• Applicable application fee
  • An invoice for the current year dues and stamp fee will be generated in your online account for payment once the NPPE has successfully been completed.
• Completed Company Application Form and Fees (if applicable)
  • Any companies that provide engineering services in NS must have a Certificate of Compliance from Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Original transcript of marks sent from the University
  • by email to applications@engineersnovascotia.ca or
  • by mail to Engineers Nova Scotia, 1355 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS BJ3 1Y9.
• Three references
  • References must have known the applicant for a minimum of 12 months
  • Two references must be professional engineers registered in good standing with a Canadian jurisdiction
• One-page summary of your work experience
  • The summary will be forwarded to references for confirmation
  • Example one page summaries can be found on the Application Resources Page
• Detailed resume
  • Must include start and end dates for all engineering positions to date
• Current, valid, government issued, photo identification with signature
• Proof of membership in good standing with a State Board in the United States
  • Engineers Nova Scotia will request confirmation of your registration from your home Association.
• Successful completion of the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)

Note: Engineers Nova Scotia will accept NCEES records in lieu of transcripts, detailed work history, and confirmation from the State Board. Request NCEES to send a copy of the NCEES record directly to Engineers Nova Scotia.

Application Processing Time

• An application is considered complete once all application requirements have been submitted. The length of time it takes to get to a completed application will vary by applicant.
• Once an application is submitted, the online application portal and application status can be used to monitor outstanding requirements that must be submitted before an application can be considered complete.
• Once an application is complete, applicants can expect to receive a decision on their application within three weeks.
• Applicants are encouraged to utilize the online application portal and the application status feature to monitor the status and processing time for their particular application. 
• Note: application processing time may vary based on office closures and staff availability/workload.

Inactive Applications

Applications that have been inactive (no communication or requirements being submitted) for six months or more may require a second application fee for continued processing.