State of wisconsin dept of safety and professional services

$15

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$180

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Online

$43

By December 14 of odd-numbered years.

$108

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

$108

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

$108

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

$108

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

$108

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

$108

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

$108

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

2017 Wisconsin Act 319

A firm, partnership, or corporation requesting a certificate of authorization shall submit a completed application and fee to the Department.

• Beginning August 1, 2018, an applicant for an initial credential may apply for a reduction of the initial credential fee that is equal to 10% of the initial fee. Qualification is based on the federal adjusted gross income being at or below 180% of the federal poverty guideline prescribed for the applicant's family household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To determine eligibility please visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services website at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines, prior to submitting Form 3217.
• Candidates who are over 35 years of age AND have attain​ed 12 or more years of experience in Wisconsin are not required to take the examination. Experience acquired in another state cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
• Questions regarding the submission of plans for state approval should be directed to the Safety and Buildings Division of DSPS at (608) 266-3151.
• New Graduates/Exam Candidates must submit Form #2100 to be approved for examinations.

• An applicant must have 7 years of approved experience in specialized engineering design work. No more than 4 of the 7 years may be equivalent academic training or apprenticeship as provided in Wis. Stats § 443.07(2).
• Completion of technological academic training or apprenticeship program may be considered equivalent to experience but may not exceed a total of 4 years.
• Graduation from a course other than engineering technology shall be equivalent to 2 years of experience.

As a credential holder with this Board, you are required to obtain a personal registration seal in compliance with the specifications outlined in Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 2.02. 

It is the credential holder's responsibility to obtain a seal, which should only include the numbers before the dash (i.e. 30666-006, 8178-005). 

The inner circle area of the seal must include the credential holder's name, credential number, and the city and state where the credential holder resides or is employed. 

This information serves as a basis for locating the credential holder and should be the same as the mailing address on file with the Board office (i.e. if the credential holder's address is Memphis, TN, then Memphis, TN must be placed on the inner circle).

​Application for Electrical, Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing and Private Sewage System Examinations   (New Graduates/Exam Candidates must submit Form #2100 to be approved for examinations.),  Application for Designer of Engineering Systems Permit, ​Application for Fee Reduction (This form must accompany the application for the credential) (if applicable), Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form (3 Appraisal Forms Required)

Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form: Provide replies from three (3) references having personal knowledge of your experience, one of whom is a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or holds a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems. Family members can act as supplemental references in support of an application, but not as one of the three (3) required responses. Type or print your name in the box at the top of each form prior to distribution. Forms must be forwarded by you to this office with your application. 

Mail 

$55 initial credential fee + $75 exam fee (if applicable) 

Your application for registration will be presented to the Board for review when all required documents have been received. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible to allow processing and review of application before the Board meets. You’ll find a schedule of tentative Board meetings on the Department’s web site at http://dsps.wi.gov.

• Official transcripts: Transcripts must be forwarded directly by the college to you. If you attended more than one school and transfer credits appear on the transcript from the school where the degree was received, it is not necessary to provide a transcript from the first school(s). Unofficial copies of transcripts are not acceptable.
• Expereince record (form #463) : Evaluated by the Board to determine whether the experience you document meets the qualifying engineering experience as defined in Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 5. Provide a complete chronological listing of your experience. The beginning and ending month and year of employment must be shown for each engagement.
• Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form (form #989) - Provide replies from three (3) references, one of whom is a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or holds a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems.
• Applicants applying for a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems on the basis that they hold a current Wisconsin master plumber license are
  required to submit the Application for Designer of Engineering Systems Permit (form #1897).

Online

$55

By January 31 of even-numbered years. Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.

$80 renewal fee if renewed later than due date. 

If you do not intend to practice and want your license to be placed in Retired status, you can partially renew online. If your credential status is not already in Retired status, you can complete the renewal online, up to the payment. Do not pay online. Follow instructions given during the renewal process.

If you complete the renewal for Retired status online, you will need to email our office to request paper renewal forms: . You will also need to submit Form R443. Please be sure to inform staff at the Department to include Form R443 for you to complete or you can print it from the website.

Contractors must either obtain liability coverage of at least $250,000 per occurance or meet the bonding requirement. Workers' compensation insurance is also required for contractors with employees.

Contractors must either obtain a bond of at least $25,000 of meet the liability insurance requirement.

Online

$25

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$30

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Online

$30

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Workers' compensation insurance is required for contractors with employees.

At least $5,000 but less than $25,000.

Online

$25

Annually by the date of issuance.

$15

Annually by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

Online

$200

By June 30 every 4 years.

$15

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

$15

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

Online

$15

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

$120

Every 4 years by December 31.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

$90

Biennially by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

$90

Biennially by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$160

Quadrennially from the date of issuance.

Online

$60

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

$15

Annually by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date

Online

$100

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$180

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$100

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$180

Every 4 years by March 31.

Online

$180

Every 4 years by March 31.

Online

$180

Every 4 years by March 31.

Online

$15

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Online

$15

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Online

$90

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Online

$100

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Online

$200

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$500

March 31 every 4 years.

Online

$500

March 31 every 4 years.

Online

$500

March 31 every 4 years.

Online

$180

March 31 every 4 years.

$15

Annually by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

$100,000

Online

$107

August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Online

$115

August 31 of odd-numbered years.

Online

$60

By December 14 of even-numbered years.

https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/REBusinessEntity/Default.aspx

• Corporations
• Limited Liability Companies
• Limited Partnerships
• Limited Liability Partnerships
• General Partnerships

• A Consent to Examine and Audit Trust Account (Form #814) is required if your business is required to maintain a Trust Account. 
• Most types of business entities (including those formed under the laws of another state or country) must file documents with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). To confirm your status, you must first contact DFI at 608-261-7577 or at www.wdfi.org/corporations

The Department must deny your application if you are liable for delinquent state taxes, UI contributions, or child support (Wis. Stats. § 440.12 and 440.13).

Application for Business Entity License

Mail 

$60

Wis. Stats. § 440.12 and 440.13

If there is a change in any of the business representatives, the change shall be reported to the Board within 30-days after the effective date of the change by submitting this form. No fee is required.

• Application for Real Estate Broker Business Entity License (Form #815) 
• Consent to Examine and Audit Trust Account (Form #814) – Complete if your business is required to maintain a Trust Account as described in Wis. Admin. Code § REEB 18.
• Irrevocable Consent for Nonresidents (Form #813) – Complete if your business is located outside Wisconsin.

Online

Mail 

$60

By December 14th of even-numbered years.

Most types of business entities (including those formed under the laws of another state or country) must file documents with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). To confirm your status, you must first contact DFI at 608-261-7577 or at www.wdfi.org/corporations

Online

$60

By December 14 of even-numbered years.

Online

$20

Annually by the date of issuance.

$15

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

Online

$100

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$200

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$40

Every 4 years by June 30.

Online

$80

Every 4 years by June 30.

$35

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.