Formerly registered Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) with Engineers Nova Scotia who wish to become Active again should apply for Reinstatement.

If the former license was resigned, complete the Reinstatement – Resigned P. Eng. application

If the former license was stricken, complete the Reinstatement – Stricken P. Eng. application

Requirements for a complete P. Eng. Reinstatement application:

• Completed online application
• Applicable fees and dues
  • An invoice will be generated in online account for any additional required fees and dues once the application is processed.
  • Additional fees and dues may include dues for the year stricken, current year’s dues, and/or stamp fee
• Detailed resume
  • Must include start and end dates for all engineering positions to date
  • This is not required if the applicant is currently registered in good standing with another Canadian jurisdiction
• Current, valid, government issued, photo identification with signature
• If five or more years have lapsed since the last time the applicant was registered with Engineers Nova Scotia, and they are not currently registered in any Canadian province or territory:
  • Submit a completed Competency Based Assessment (CBA) in the CBA System
    • Of the applicant’s chosen Validators, at least two should cover the total number of years since the applicant last had status as a Professional Engineer or as a Limited Engineering Licensee. Validators must be able to attest to the Applicant’s good character, good repute, and practice competency.
  • Submit a letter that includes a description of professional development activities that have occurred since the last date of registration and demonstrate competence to return to practice.
  • Write the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE), if it has not been successfully completed previously.

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.