When to Apply

The two methods by which Geologist applicants can apply for licensure are reciprocity and examination.

Apply by reciprocity only if you meet all of these criteria:

• You hold a current geologist license in good standing in your selected reciprocity state, AND
• You have at least two years licensed professional geologic work experience in your selected reciprocity state, AND
• You have passed the ASBOG examinations unless your license in your selected reciprocity state was issued before June 17, 1998. Note: If you were licensed in your reciprocity state after June 17, 1998 but have never passed the ASBOG examinations, you cannot apply by reciprocity.

If you do not meet all of these criteria, you must apply by examination.

Selecting Your Reciprocity State

When applying for Geologist licensure by reciprocity, you must choose ONE reciprocity state. The term reciprocity state means the jurisdiction (which includes state, U.S. territory, or District of Columbia) where you:

• hold a current Geologist license, AND
• acquired two years of licensed professional geologic work experience.

Even if more than one jurisdiction where you hold a current license meets the definition of reciprocity state, you must select only one. In selecting your reciprocity state, remember that the entire two years of required licensed professional geologic work experience had to take place in the reciprocity state. Experience on projects that took place in other jurisdictions does not count even if you were employed by a firm in your reciprocity state at the time.

Information on How to Apply for a License in DELPROS

All applications are submitted in our online system DELPROS. We no longer accept paper applications.

PRIOR TO APPLYING

In order to apply for a license or submit a service request, you must first have a DELPROS user account. To LOG IN or CREATE a DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services) use r account:

1. Go to: https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage.
2. Click GO on the Apply/Manage a License and Service Requests tile.
3. If you do not have a DELPROS user account, click the REGISTER button on the left side of page for NEW USERS.
4. If you already have a DELPROS user account, enter your email address and password on the right side for EXISTING USERS and click the LOGIN button.

DELPROS allows you to save your incomplete application and return to it later to finish the process. You only have six (6) months to submit your application once you begin.

• If you do not submit your application within six months of starting it, you will be required to restart the entire online application again.

You may check the status of your application online throughout the entire application process by using the “View Application Status” feature in DELPROS on your e-License dashboard.

KNOW YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND COLLECT YOUR DOCUMENTS

1. Know the requirements for the license you are pursuing.
   • For more information on the requirements for licensure, refer to your profession’s License Law and Rules and Regulations.
2. Request and gather all required documents to upload on the Attachments page. All information and forms are located on your profession’s webpages.

ATTACHING AND ACKNOWLEDGING DOCUMENTS

On the ATTACHMENTS page of your application, you may be instructed to:

• either “attach” or “upload” the required document(s) directly to your application. This means you will find the document(s) saved on your computer or device and upload it to your application.

• click “acknowledge” . This means you will either have to mail the documents yourself or request the “third-party” mail the document(s) directly to the Board office.
  • Examples of “third-party forms” are transcripts from schools, employment verifications from a supervisor, and license verifications from another state.
• Forms requiring a supervisor signature, seal, or notary may have to be MAILED to the Board office directly UNLESS the document specifically indicates to UPLOAD the document.

The requirements for this license type are provided in the following section(s).

Requirements

In addition to submitting the application and fee in DELPROS, you must submit:

• An official transcript from your college or university, sent directly to the Board office from the school.
• State/Jurisdiction Licensure Verification(s) sent directly to the Board office from each state or jurisdiction in which you currently hold or have ever held a license. You may also submit a Verification of Licensure Request form completed by another jurisdiction.
  • If you were licensed in your reciprocity state after June 17, 1998, the verification from the jurisdiction where you passed the ASBOG exams must include your exam scores. If you were licensed in your reciprocity state before June 17, 1998, exam scores are not required.

• Professional Experience Reference form(s) from at least two professional references showing that you have at least two years of licensed professional geologic work experience that took place in your selected reciprocity state. Preferably, the persons giving the references should be licensed professionals with a geology background. They must be familiar with your work as a Geologist.