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 PE in the United States of America:

• If the applicant holds an ABET accredited degree, visit the Engineers-In-Training page
• If the applicant holds a degree that does not fall within a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) visit the Assessment page

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.