⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Professional Engineer License: Vermont → Massachusetts

Everything you need to know about transferring your professional engineer license from Vermont to Massachusetts

Reciprocity Available

Massachusetts accepts comity applications from PEs licensed in other states who meet NCEES Model Law Engineer requirements. Additional state-specific requirements may apply.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Vermont (VT)	Massachusetts (MA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $825; confidence: high; sources: https://sos.vermont.gov/engineers/	application fee: $150; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $150; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $925; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-professional-engineers-and-of-land-surveyors
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial, renews July 31 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $100	Period: 2 years (biennial; expires June 30 of even years); CE hours: 0; Fee: $100

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Massachusetts accepts out-of-state professional engineer licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Vermont — Period: 2 years (biennial, renews July 31 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $100; Massachusetts — Period: 2 years (biennial; expires June 30 of even years); CE hours: 0; Fee: $100.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors →
2
Request credential verification from Vermont Board of Professional Engineering — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Vermont board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Board: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-professional-engineers-and-of-land-surveyors
Phone: (617) 727-9957

Contact Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Vermont (VT)	Massachusetts (MA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $825; confidence: high; sources: https://sos.vermont.gov/engineers/	application fee: $150; fe exam fee: $225; pe exam fee: $400; license fee: $150; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $925; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-professional-engineers-and-of-land-surveyors
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial, renews July 31 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $100	Period: 2 years (biennial; expires June 30 of even years); CE hours: 0; Fee: $100

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Massachusetts accepts out-of-state professional engineer licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Vermont — Period: 2 years (biennial, renews July 31 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $100; Massachusetts — Period: 2 years (biennial; expires June 30 of even years); CE hours: 0; Fee: $100.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors →

Request credential verification from Vermont Board of Professional Engineering — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Vermont board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Contact Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Professional Engineer License: Vermont → Massachusetts

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Professional Engineer License: Vermont → Massachusetts

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages