Professional Engineers who are registered in good standing with another Canadian jurisdiction and now reside in Nova Scotia should complete a Full - AIT Transfer application.

Requirements for a complete Full - AIT Transfer 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.
• 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

Professional Limited Engineering Licensees who are registered in good standing with another Canadian jurisdiction and now reside in Nova Scotia should complete a Limited Engineering Licence - AIT Transfer application.

Requirements for a complete Limited Engineering Licence - AIT Transfer 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.
• 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
• Approved Limited Scope of Practice from the other Canadian regulator
  • For review by the Board of Examiners

Note: If an applicant was previously registered as a P. Eng. or Eng. L. with Engineers Nova Scotia, the applicant should complete a Reinstatement Application.

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.