Fees Schedule
This page provides details about fees and payment. You can also review frequently asked questions and answers on the Fees Schedule page.

Fees & Payment Information
Annual Membership and Permit Holder fees are a mandatory requirement for registration under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 (Section 11(b)). Fees for a calendar year are due December 31 of the previous year.
Note: If fees are unpaid by this date, the licensed member or permit is suspended, and a 15% reinstatement fee is imposed.
Fee Schedule
All Fees subject to 15% HST unless otherwise indicated
All fees are in Canadian dollars
Cheque, debit (in-person), Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted
Application Fees
Individual Applicant (EIT/GIT/Transfers/Professional/Limited Licensee) (1) | $300.00 |
Competency Based Assessment (CBA) (2) | $50.00 |
Permit to Practice | $300.00 |
- EIT/GIT applying during the calendar year of graduation from an engineering or geoscience post-secondary program (Undergraduate/Graduate Studies) may have the Application fees and CBA fees waived
- Not applicable to Professionals or Limited Licensees transferring from other provinces, or to new Limited License Applicants, or to Permit to Practice Applicants.
Annual Fees
Annual Fees (1) | CAD |
Member-in-Training (EIT/GIT) (2) | $152.00 |
Professional License Holders | $303.00 |
Non-Practising Members | $61.00 |
- Annual fees are prorated by 50% for those who become licensed after June 30
- EIT/GIT approved during the calendar year of graduation from an engineering or geoscience post-secondary program (Undergraduate/Graduate Studies) may have their Annual Fees waived for that year
Permit to Practise (PTP) Annual Fees (1) | CAD |
PTP – 1 License Holder | $620.00 |
PTP – 2 to 5 License Holders | $830.00 |
PTP – 6 to 9 License Holders | $1050.00 |
PTP – 10+ License Holders | $1265.00 |
- Annual fees are prorated by 50% for those who are issued a permit after June 30
Other Fees
Professional Stamp (Physical) | $75.00 |
Professional Stamp (Digital) | $25.00 |
NPPE Exam (Virtual) (includes HST) | $245.00 |
Technical Exams (each) (includes HST) | $575.00 |
FAQs
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What is the deadline for submission of renewal Fees?
Renewal fees of members and Permit to Practise holders are due on December 31 each year. Invoices are issued in early November.
Please note that no other invoice will be issued. A reinstatement fee of 15% of fees payable will be charged on January 01, and the license/permit will be suspended.
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What methods of payment does PEGNL accept?
Payment with Visa, MasterCard, or Amex. Payment by debit can be done in-person at the PEGNL office. Payment by cheque is also acceptable. If paying by mail, please address it to:
120 Torbay Road,
Prince Charles Building, Suite W-270,
St. John’s, NL, Canada
A1A 2G8
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Who is eligible to have application fees waived?
- Current MITs applying for Professional Licensure.
- New EIT/GIT applicants applying in the calendar year of their graduation
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Do I have to include annual fees/stamp fees with application fees?
No, you’ll be charged annual fees after your application is approved.
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Who can request Fees Abatement?
- Unemployed Members may be eligible.
- Maternity/Parental Members on maternity or parental leave may be eligible.
- Full-time Education Professional Members who are enrolled in full-time educational programs in engineering, geoscience, business, science, education, or other may be eligible.
- Health/Disability Professional Members who, due to ill health or a disability, are not earning income from employment, may be eligible for 100% waiver.
- Fee abatement can be requested in the Member Portal.
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How do I resign my membership?
To resign your membership, please complete the online Resignation Form in the Member Portal
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How is Professional Development related to License Renewal?
Registration renewal is contingent upon compliance with PEGNL’s Professional Development Program (PDP) which requires that you file a record of the previous year’s activities. Please see more details HERE
If you do not file your PD by December 31, your license will be suspended, and you will be charged a 15% Reinstatement Fee.
Practice Standards & Guidelines
PEGNL publishes practice standards and guidelines for the purpose of educating its license holders and the public about matters of professional practice.
Practice Guideline for Authenticating Professional Documents
This Guideline describes how and when a professional member’s stamp and a permit holder’s stamp shall be used for authenticating professional documents.
Guideline for Permit Holders and Companies Employing Engineers and Geoscientists
This Guideline specifies when a permit to practice is required. It also outlines the requirements of organizations operating under a permit to practice and the expectations of non-permit holding companies that employ engineers and/or geoscientists.
Guideline for Areas of Practice Spanning Engineering and Geoscience
This Guideline explores the potential areas of overlap between geotechnical or geological engineering and engineering geology. It provides guidance for both professions working in this space, emphasizing the need for collaboration from both professions in certain situations to ensure that the primary mandate of public protection is met.