Richard "Rick" Morrison, Executive Director
Division of Professions
Board of Professional Geologists
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
Phone: 850.487.1395
Fax Information
Board of Professional Geologists
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.
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Board Information
The Board of Professional Geologists consists of 7 members plus one ex officio member: 5 professional geologists and 2 consumer members. The Chief of the Bureau of Geology in the Department of Environmental Protection, or his/her designee, shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board.
License Information
Definition of Occupation and Class Codes
License Categories:
Professional Geologist
Business Entity
Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - Yes
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
By Provisional Licensure - Yes
Business Entity - Yes
Traditional Tasks Performed by Florida Professional Geologists
Applicant Information
Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.
Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades. Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Exam Dates and Locations
Exam Review / Hearing Information
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA
Helpful hints for endorsement applicants
Information for Licensees
Biennial License Renewal Fee
Professional Geologist = $125
Business Entity = $350
The fees above include a $5 unlicensed activity fee.
Continuing Education Requirement
None.
Reporting requirement for criminal convictions
As of October 1, 2009, Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere or guilty to a crime in any jurisdiction. The statute also requires the reporting of any convictions that occurred prior to October 1, 2009. A licensee who fails to report that information may be subject to disciplinary action, including fines, suspension or license revocation. To report this information, complete the criminal self-reporting document and mail it to the department.
Enforcement
The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.