Physical Address

Department of State
Calle San José esq. San Francisco
Old San Juan, PR 00902

Mailing Address

Department of State
Assistant Secretary of Examining Boards
Board of Examiners of Geologists
P.O. Box 9023271, San Juan, PR 00902-3271

Contact

Mr. Fabián A. Hernández
‍Phone: 787-722-2122, ext. #4306
Email: fhernandez@estado.pr.gov

Legal Basis

Act No. 163 of August 23, 1996, as amended.

Revalidation Dates

Applications for examination and re-examination will be available by calling (toll free) 1-877-ENG-EXAM 1-877-364-3926, or writing:
‍
Ms. Solange Bishop
Coordinator for Puerto Rico
Professional Credential Services
P.O. Box 198689Nashville, Tennessee, 37219-8689

Also available at http://pr.pcshq.com

License Requirements

Geologist-in-Training Certificate Requirements

• Be of good moral character and reputation in the community.
• Proof that the applicant is a graduate of an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the Board, with a concentration in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, applied engineering geology, environmental geology or their respective subdivisions, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours or forty-five (45) semester credit hours in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, applied engineering geology, environmental geology or their respective subdivisions.
• Have passed the first part of the written exam (revalidation), known as Fundamentals of Geology.
• To have paid the fees stipulated by the Board at the time.
• Certification of payment of alimony assigned to the Department of the Family in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 86 of August 17, 1994 (ASUME).
• Certificate of absence of criminal record in original and recent. (This certificate expires six months after being issued).

Licensing Requirements for Licensed Geologist

• Have a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience under the supervision of a licensed geologist or a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a responsible person in charge of geological work certified by a licensed geologist.
• Have passed the second part of the revalidation exam recognized as Principles of Practice.
• Certification of payment of alimony assigned to the Department of the Family in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 86 of August 17, 1994 (ASUME).
• Certificate of absence of criminal record in original and recent. (This certificate expires six months after being issued).

Documents to be submitted with the certificate and license application

• Two (2) 2 x 2″ photographs, recently taken.
• Two (2) 2 x 2″ photographs, taken recently.A receipt of Internal Revenue Payment (yellow copy) for the amount as may be stipulated by the Board from time to time.
• Certificate of absence of criminal record, recently issued (six months duration).
• Certification of alimony from the Department of the Family (ASUME).
• Professional references form (three references).
• Official graduation certificate from the accredited university that conferred the degree, and official transcript of credits.
• Legal size pre-addressed stamped envelope with your name and address.
• If you have a license from another state or country, please include evidence of such license.

Forms and Applications

The following is a list of the different forms and applications used for the Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Geologists.

• License Application (Download)
• Application for Administration of Child Support(ASUME)
• Application for Certificate of Absence of Criminal Record.