American Institute of Engineers, Inc.-Engineer's Credentials

	Certification	Licensure
Continuing education credits required.	Yes	No
All technical disciplines	Yes	No
All U.S. states	Yes	Yes
Biennial renewal	Yes	Yes
Examination required.	Yes	Yes(a)
Reciprocity within U.S.	Yes	No
Background check	Yes	No
Fee	Yes	Yes(b)
Professional association membership required.	Yes	No
Technical degree required.	Yes	No
Degree required from accredited school.	Yes	No
U.S. residency required.	No	Yes
Ethnicity check required.	No	No
On-line registration required.	Yes	No

Notes:	a) Some exemptions
	b) Varies by state