STEP 1: Confirm if you can apply by completing the "Am I ready to apply?" survey.
STEP 2: Complete the application requirements:
To be considered for a licence with PEO, transfer applicants must meet PEO’s academic and experience requirements and complete a good character assessment. The details are outlined below.
a. Academic information
- Degree(s) Earned (Bachelor’s, Post-Graduate, Additional Degrees)
- Discipline
- Date Granted
- University Name
- City/Country
b. Resume information
Work Experience:
- Company
- Location/Address
- Employment Dates (Start/End)
- Job Title
- Job Responsibilities
Professional Bodies:
- Regulator/Association Name
- Location/Address
- Year Accepted
- Current Status
c. Identification information
- PEO accepts most forms of government-issued ID.
d. Good Character information
- Please complete your good character assessment in the PEO portal.
If an applicant is not currently registered with another provincial regulator or has a restricted practice status in another province, their application may be rejected.
STEP 3: Submit your P.Eng. transfer licence application.
- After submitting your online application, we will confirm its receipt via email.
- We will review your application and confirm its completeness within 10 days of submission.
- If your application is incomplete, you will have 60 days to make one redemption attempt.
STEP 4: Evaluation of External Registration
PEO will evaluate the following requirements within 30 business days:
- Verification Forms
- Resume
- Academic Qualifications
- Good Character Information
STEP 5: Application decision
Your application will result in one of two outcomes:
a) Licence granted: To become a licence holder, you must pay. a registration fee and an annual licence fee.
b) Notice of Proposal: Applicants who receive a Notice of Proposal to refuse to issue a licence from the Registrar may request a hearing by the Registration Committee. For more information, visit the Tribunals and Hearings Registration page.