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Examination/Application Information

The prescribed application form and filing procedures for examination as Professional Geologist have been revised.

The revised application form supersedes all previous versions. Applicants and reference providers should not use any prior version and should dispose of any in their possession.

All applications and the required supporting documents must be submitted by the final filing date.

Once the Board has approved an application the applicant will not be required to submit new reference forms for two years.

All applications require the $250 application fee, including those filing to take an examination that was previously failed.

Examination fees are specified in the fee schedule for licensees and applicants. Applications to take an examination that was previously failed also require payment of the the examination fees as specified in the fee schedule. All fees are due at the time the application is received.

• March 2012 Examination Results Information - Updated May 10, 2012
• Exam Statistics - Updated December 14, 2011
• March 2012 Examinee Instructions
• March 2012 Calculator Policy
• Applicant Forms
• 2012-2014 Examination Schedule - Updated January 10, 2012
• ASBOG®
• ASBOG® Institution Code Index Link

Application Checklists

Professional Geologist

• PG Application Checklist

Geologist-In-Training

• GIT Application Checklist

Certified Engineering Geologist

• CEG Application Checklist

Certified Hydrogeologist

• CHG Application Checklist

Professional Geophysicist

• PGP Application Checklist

Professional Geologist and Geophysicist Application

The Application Form is fillable .PDF forms. The latest version of the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed to complete the forms.

We suggest that you print a copy and complete it by hand. When you're sure all the answers are complete, open the online file again and enter your responses on the form, print it, sign it, and mail the original with all required documentation. Be sure to make a copy for your own files.

PLEASE NOTE: If you experience problems with any of these forms, you should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• Application for Examination - In effect until May 22, 2012
• Application for Examination with New Fees - Effective May 23, 2012
• Independent Evaluation
• Definitions of Critical Concepts
• Re-take Application for Administration of Geologic Examination(s) - In effect until May 22, 2012
• Re-take Application with new fees for Administration of Geologic Examination(s) - Effective May 23, 2012
• Temporary Authorization Application
• Temporary Authorization Checklist

For additional information, please contact the Geologists and Geophysicists Program at:
Telephone: (916) 572-GEO1 [4361]
FAX: (916) 263-2246
geology@dca.ca.gov

Examination Plans

• California State Specific Geology Examination
• Certified Engineering Geologist Examination
• Professional Geophysicist Examination
• Certified Hydrogeologist Examination

Benefits for Veterans

• Benefits for Veterans