Geologists

Geologists

Richard “Rick” Morrison, Executive Director

The Board of Professional Geologists is responsible for licensing and regulating the practice of professional geology. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline. The board engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.

Traditional Tasks Performed by Florida Professional Geologists

Business Information for Consumers

Business Information for Licensees:
To review information regarding qualifying a geology business, please visit the Board’s ‘Qualifying a Business’ FAQs.

Reciprocity and Substantially Equivalent Exams

Getting Started In Geology

License Types

In general the term “geology” means the science which includes the treatment of the earth and its origin and history, in general; the investigation of the earth’s crust and interior and the solids and fluids, including all surface and underground waters, and gases which compose the earth; the study of the natural agents, forces, and processes which cause changes in the earth; and the utilization of this knowledge of the earth and its solids, fluids, and gases, and their collective properties and processes, for the benefit of humankind.

Professional Geologist

PG – A “professional geologist” means an individual who by reason of their knowledge of geology, soils, mathematics, and the physical and life sciences, acquired by education and practical experience, is capable of practicing or performing, or offers to perform, geological services, including, but not limited to, consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and geologic mapping.

Apply For a License

The requirements for becoming licensed in Florida are described in the statutes and rules.  Choose a license type to apply.

Professional Geologist
Geologist in Training

Fee Waiver Applications

Examination Information

Applicants for licensure as a professional geologist are required to take and pass the written examination produced and provided by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG). For more information, including examination dates and locations, visit the Geology Examinations Information page.

Note: If you have previously applied for your license, you may check your application status.

Manage My License

License Types Continuing Education Requirements Fee Expiration Date
Professional Geologist None $125 7/31/EVEN Year
Geologist-In-Training None None Not Renewable

Renew My License

Professional Geologists

Licenses expire July 31st every even year.

DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license(s). This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.

Before midnight EST on July 31st, 2024, you will need to complete the following requirements to renew your license:

  • Pay the renewal fee

For more information concerning your license’s unique requirements, please click the relevant link below:

We encourage you to renew online. However, you can mail your renewal form and fee to:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Print a Blank Renewal Form

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Need Help?

All requests for publications, documents, forms, applications for licenses, permits and other similar certifications can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.

Division of Professions
Board of Professional Geologists
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791

Telephone: 850.487.1395
Facsimile: 850.488.8040

Geologists