Geologist Applicants
A Revised 'Geologist Registration Application' will become available Monday, March 7, 2022. The Board will not accept an older version of the 'Geologist Registration Application' after March 20, 2022.
If you are licensed in another state/jurisdiction and are seeking comity/reciprocity, please use the Geologist Professional Registration application.
ATTENTION ASBOG EXAM TAKERS: The first Computer Based Test (CBT) exams will be administered on March 17, 2023, at which point paper and pencil exams will no longer be offered. Also, please keep in mind that ASBOG will not be able to carry over any examination deferrals into 2023. There are still some candidates who have continued to defer since spring 2020; those candidates need to know that if they do not sit for the exam(s) this year, they will forfeit their exam fee.
Link to test locations: https://www.isoqualitytesting.com/locations.aspx
Please find below information regarding becoming registered as a Geologist in the State of Arizona.
- Geologist Fundamentals Exam Authorization
- Geologist Fundamentals Exam Waiver
- Geologist In-Training Designation
- Geologist Professional Exam Authorization
- Geologist Professional Exam Waiver
- Geologist Professional Registration
- Firm and Branch Registration
- Notices for All Applicants
- Professional Universal Licensure Application
geologist fundamentals exam authorization application
To complete the Application, please:
- Complete all questions, sign and date.
- Include a signed check or money order in the amount of $100.00 for the application fee.
- Include completed, signed and dated “ Arizona Statement of Citizenship” form
- Include a copy of a government issued photographic identification
- Request Official college transcripts be sent to the Board, if applicable
- Include Three (3) Experience Record and Supervisor/Reference forms, if applicable
geologist fundamentals exam authorization fee
| Geology Fundamentals Exam Authorization | $100.00 |
Asbog candidate handbook
Exam Schedule
The National ASBOG Exam is scheduled for March 18, 2022.
The deadline for applications to the BTR for either of the March exams is January 14, 2022. Any application submitted after this date may not be processed in time to comply with ASBOG's deadlines.
The Fundamentals of Geology Exam begins at 8:00 am (AZ). The Practice of Geology Exam begins at 1:00 pm (AZ). Please arrive at least 25 minutes prior to the start time for check in and to begin preparation. You must show a valid ID when you check in at the front desk. Should you have any questions, you may contact Licensing Manager, Julie Pham at 602-364-4955 or by email [email protected].
You are allowed to have the following for the exam; Portable, battery-operated or solar powered, silent, non-printing, non-alpha programmable calculators, protractor, straight edge and engineer's scale. Graph paper, scratch paper is provided for your use at the back of your examination booklet and a #2 mechanical pencil will be given by ASBOG. Lastly, please have your Institution Code for the College/University from which you received your Geological Science Degree.
Cellular Phones, PDA's and/or other electronic devices with email/internet/text messaging capability are strictly prohibited.
Parking is at the lot located on the northwest corner of the building on 12th Avenue and Adams street.
-STOP- Before filling out and submitting this application, please contact BTR licensing staff at 602-364-4930 to confirm that this is the appropriate application for you.
geologist fundamentals exam waiver packet
To complete the Application, please:
- Complete all questions, sign and date.
- Include a signed check or money order in the amount of $100.00 for the application fee.
- Include completed, signed and dated “ Arizona Statement of Citizenship” form
- Include a copy of a government issued photographic identification
- Include verification of passing a geology fundamentals examination in another jurisdiction, if applicable
- Include verification of licensure/registration from all registered states
- Request Official college transcripts be sent to the Board, if applicable
- Include Three (3) Experience Record and Supervisor/Reference forms
- Any applicable disciplinary or criminal documents – see instructions in packet
geologist fundamentals exam waiver fee
| Geology Fundamentals Exam Waiver | $100.00 |
Geologist In-Training Designation Packet
To complete application, please:
- Complete all questions, sign and date.
- Include a signed check or money order in the amount of $40.00 for the application fee.
- Include completed, signed and dated “ Arizona Statement of Citizenship” form
- Include a copy of a government issued photographic identification
- Include verification of having passed the Fundamentals exam
- Request Official college transcripts be sent to the Board, if applicable
- Include Three (3) Experience Record and Supervisor/Reference forms
- Any applicable disciplinary or criminal record, see instructions
Geologist in-training designation fee
| Geologist In-Training Designation | $40.00 |
geologist Professional exam authorization application
To complete the Application, please:
- Complete all questions, sign and date.
- Include a signed check or money order in the amount of $100.00 for the application fee.
- Include completed, signed and dated “ Arizona Statement of Citizenship” form
- Include a copy of a government issued photographic identification
- Include verification of all examinations
- Include verification of licensure/registration from all registered states
- Request Official college transcripts be sent to the Board, if applicable
- Include Three (3) Experience Record and Supervisor/Reference forms, if applicable
geologist professional exam authorization fee
| Geology Professional Exam Authorization | $100.00 |
Asbog candidate handbook
Exam Schedule
The National ASBOG Exam is scheduled for March 18, 2022.
The deadline for applications to the BTR for either of the March exams is January 14, 2022. Any application submitted after this date may not be processed in time to comply with ASBOG's deadlines.
The Fundamentals of Geology Exam begins at 8:00 am (MST). The Practice of Geology Exam begins at 1:00 pm (MST). Please arrive at least 25 minutes prior to the start time for check in and to begin preparation. You must show a valid ID when you check in at the front desk. Should you have any questions, you may contact Licensing Manager, Julie Pham at 602-364-4955 or by email [email protected].
You are allowed to have the following for the exam; Portable, battery-operated or solar powered, silent, non-printing, non-alpha programmable calculators, protractor, straight edge and engineer's scale. Graph paper, scratch paper is provided for your use at the back of your examination booklet and a #2 mechanical pencil will be given by ASBOG. Lastly, please have your Institution Code for the College/University from which you received your Geological Science Degree.
Cellular Phones, PDA's and/or other electronic devices with email/internet/text messaging capability are strictly prohibited.
Parking is at the lot located on the northwest corner of the building on 12th Avenue and Adams street.
-STOP- Before filling out and submitting this application, please contact BTR licensing staff at 602-364-4930 to confirm that this is the appropriate application for you.
geologist professional exam waiver packet
To complete the Application, please:
- Complete all questions, sign and date.
- Include a signed check or money order in the amount of $100.00 for the application fee.
- Include completed, signed and dated “ Arizona Statement of Citizenship” form
- Include a copy of a government issued photographic identification
- Include verification of all exams
- Include verification of licensure/registration from all registered states
- Request Official college transcripts be sent to the Board, if applicable
- Include Three (3) Experience Record and Supervisor/Reference forms
- Any applicable disciplinary or criminal documents – see instructions in packet
geologist professional exam waiver fee
| Geology Professional Exam Waiver | $100.00 |
geologist Professional registration packet
To complete the Application, please:
- Complete all questions, sign and date.
- Include a signed check or money order in the amount of $325.00 for the application & initial registration fee.
- Include completed, signed and dated “ Arizona Statement of Citizenship” form
- Include a copy of a government issued photographic identification
- Include verification of all examinations
- Include verification of licensure/registration from all registered states
- Request Official college transcripts be sent to the Board, if applicable
- Include Three (3) Experience Record and Supervisor/Reference forms
- Any applicable disciplinary or criminal documents – see instructions in packet
geologist professional registration fee
| Geology Professional Exam Authorization | $325.00 |
Foreign Education Evaluators
Education Credential Evaluators https://www.ece.org/
Please only submit a Firm or Branch Registration Form after the Board has granted you licensure.
FIRM REGISTRATION FORM
- Please fill out, sign and print form.
- If you are registering your firm, check the box "New Registration." Please include payment with your submission.
- If you are 'renewing' your firm, check the box "Annual Registration." Please include payment with your submission.
- For changes/updates to your firm, please select the appropriate box and fill in the area(s) of the form that correlate with your changes. There is no fee for making changes.
- Mail the form with payment (if applicable) to: The Arizona Board of Technical Registration 1110 W. Washington St. Suite 240 Phoenix AZ, 85007
Firm Registration/Renewal fee
| Firm Registration/Renewal fee | $50.00 |
Additional Information
"Firm" means any individual or partnership, corporation or other type of association, including the association of a non-registrant and a registrant who offers to the public professional services regulated by the Board. A.R.S. § 32-141 governs registration of firms offering professional services in any Board regulated profession or occupation in Arizona. The statute requires that firms apply for registration annually, and that branch offices of firms also apply for registration. Firms must identify a registrant, who is also a principal of the firm, in each category of services offered. Branch offices must have a designated registrant, who does not have to be a principal, in charge of the professional services offered at that branch office.
Any firm currently offering services without a current annual firm and/or branch registration on file with the Board is in violation of Board statutes and rules and is subject to disciplinary action, which may result in cancellation of the firm's or branch's authority to offer professional services in Arizona.
All firm and branch office registrations expire one year from the date of issue and must be renewed annually, within thirty (30) days of the anniversary date of the original firm or branch registration. An application fee of $50.00 must also be included with each application.
You as the Principal Registrant will be REQUIRED to download the Firm Registration Packet, fill it out and send it to the Board with the Firm's $50 registration fee within 30 days of the Firm's expiration date. Firms that do not send in new firm registrations may be subject to Board investigation for practicing in Arizona without being registered, in violation of A.R.S. § 32-141.
In addition, all firms shall notify the Board, using the Application/Statement for Annual Firm Registration, within thirty (30) days of any change in principals, designated registrants, services offered, and/or firm or branch name or address. There is no fee required for changes to a current registration.
Registered firms can be found on this web site using the "Registered Firm and Branch Search" link. If you do not see your firm listed there, be sure to contact the Board as soon as possible to arrange for registration.
BRANCH REGISTRATION FORM
- Please fill out, sign and print form.
- If you are registering your firm, check the box "New Registration." Please include payment with your submission.
- If you are 'renewing' your firm, check the box "Annual Registration." Please include payment with your submission.
- For changes/updates to your firm, please select the appropriate box and fill in the area(s) of the form that correlate with your changes. There is no fee for making changes.
- Mail the form with payment (if applicable) to: The Arizona Board of Technical Registration 1110 W. Washington St. Suite 240 Phoenix AZ, 85007
branch Registration/Renewal fee
| Branch Registration/Renewal fee | $50.00 |
Additional Information
A person shall file a registration application for each branch office that is located in the state of Arizona and that is part of a firm registered with the board. The branch office application shall list a designated registrant having full authority and responsible charge of the professional services of that branch office. The designated registrant in a branch office need not be a principal of the firm. A.R.S § 32-141
Will my criminal history prevent me from obtaining a license?
An individual can request that the Board review their criminal history prior to submitting an application or submitting any fees.
CRIMINAL HISTORY FORM
Waiver of Initial Registration Fee
Per A.R.S. § 41-1080.01 "an agency shall waive any fee charged for an initial license for any individual applicant whose family income does not exceed two hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines if the individual is applying for that specific license in this state for the first time."
Waiver Fee Form
Applicant Review and Challenge of Criminal History
If an applicant feels his/her criminal history record is inaccurate or incomplete, please refer to the appropriate contact below to begin the review and challenge process.
For a copy of an Arizona criminal history record:
The individual can contact Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 to obtain a fingerprint card and a Review and Challenge Packet, or the individual can download information from the Criminal History Records Unit section of the DPS website. The Department of Public Safety provides the review and challenge packet pursuant to R13-1-08 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
This will check the Arizona criminal history only.
For a copy of an FBI criminal history record:
U.S. Department of Justice Order rules and federal law allow the subject of an FBI record to request a copy of his/her own record. The individual may submit fingerprints, an Applicant Information Form, and payment directly to the FBI according to the procedures in Title 28 Code of Federal Regulations 16.30 - 16.34.
FBI contact phone for information about record review and challenge: (304) 625-5590
Submittal forms, checklists, and more information on how to review and challenge an FBI criminal history record can be found at the FBI website under Identity History Summary Checks.
An applicant, controlling person, alarm agent or home inspector will have no more than the 60-day substantive review period to challenge a criminal background check report.
A.R.S. 41-1093.05
Pursuant to section 41-1093.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, an agency shall limit all occupational regulation to regulations that are demonstrated to be necessary to specifically fulfill a public health, safety or welfare concern. Pursuant to section s 41-1093.02 and 41-1093.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, you have the right to petition this agency to repeal or modify the occupational regulation or bring an action in court of general jurisdiction to challenge the occupational regulation and to ensure compliance with section 41-1093.01, Arizona Revised Statues.
A.R.S.32-4303. Military education, training and experience
Notwithstanding any other law, the education, training or experience requirements for a license, certificate or registration issued pursuant to this title are completely or partially satisfied, as determined by the regulating entity, on presentation of satisfactory evidence that the applicant received substantially equivalent education, training or experience as a member of the United States armed forces or any national guard or other reserve component. The regulating entity shall work in conjunction with the department of veterans' services to access information regarding the applicant's military education, training or experience.
