For full details on temporary licence specifications, requirements and terms & conditions, please refer Sections 12, 15, 17, 18, 28, 34 and 40 of the Professional Engineers Act and Sections 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 74 of Ontario Regulation 941.
Submission requirements
Canadian residents (outside of Ontario):
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Filing of complete applications and payment of fees for a temporary licence(s).
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Written verification of registration or membership with another provincial regulator/Ordré must be received by the association directly from the respective regulator/Ordre.
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Proof of citizenship.
Non-Canadian residents:
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Filing of complete applications and payment of fees for temporary licence(s).
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(a) Qualifications equal to those required for the issuance of a licence as a member; or wide recognition in the field of engineering in respect of the work for which a temporary licence is requested and not less than ten years of experience in said field.
(b) Original academic transcripts listing all courses and marks for the attainment of the university engineering bachelor's degree must be received by the regulator directly from the respective university.
(c) Written verification of registration with a professional engineering board of registration or other organization with functions similar to those of the regulator, must be received by the regulator directly from the respective board of registration (if applicable). -
Collaboration with a licensed member of the regulator is required to ensure that the engineering work complies with Canadian and Ontario codes, standards, and laws governing the work. All final drawings, reports, etc., must be co-signed and sealed by the collaborator. Also, collaborators must write directly to the Registrar, using the provided sample letter (see Resources section below), confirming their willingness to act as collaborators.
When submitting your application, please include:
- A completed temporary licence application
- A copy of your current resume
- Payment of application fee: ·$780 + HST = $881.40 (Please do not provide a cheque or money order at this time, PEO will inform you when a payment is required and provide information on how to pay online.)
Please submit your application package by email to: [email protected]
PEO processing timelines
Estimated time |
Process |
| +/- 5 weeks | Application Review and Assessment |
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Basic Steps: - Submission of Application and Payment - Final Approval |
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| Note: Allow +/- 8 weeks for mailing of Stamp/Certificate after final approval |