PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION AND NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE

• NOTE: The application must be typed or printed legibly. Answer all questions completely. Be certain that all signatures are placed where they are required. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant. The Board will not review an application for licensure until the Board office has received all supporting documentation. The deadline for all supporting documentation to be received by the Board office is 2 full days prior to a scheduled Board meeting.

Submit the following items if applying for initial licensure/ASBOG examination:

• Completed, signed and notarized Application for New Licensure.
• Non-refundable pro-rated fee by check or money order made payable to the "State of Delaware.”
• Official transcript sent directly from an accredited college/university to the Board office indicating that applicant has received a degree in geology or has completed 30 credit hours of geology or its sub-disciplines, of which 24 credits are third or fourth year courses or graduate courses.
• Five professional references who can attest to at least five years of work experience in Geologic work satisfactory to the Board. A minimum of three years of work experience must be in a responsible position. Professional Experience Reference Forms are to be returned to the Board office by the person attesting to the experience.

After the Board reviews and approves the application, the Board office will advise the applicant in writing to submit the examination fee(s) and will also provide information regarding the examination. See Fee Schedule for the ASBOG examination fee.

The examination is held 2 times per year. The schedule for 2007 is March 2 and September 28. The examination will be held in the Cannon Building, Conference Room A, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware. Exam scores are mailed approximately 2 months after the exam date. For more information about the ASBOG exam, log on www.asbog.org.