2. What are basic requirements for license?
A. (1) Graduation from college or university with BS degree in geology or
30 credit hours in geology of which 24 are advanced level.
(2) Three years of geological experience after graduation.  A master's
degree in geology fulfills two years of the experience requirement. Job
experience verification is required.
(3) Five references from geologists or professional engineers.
(4) Must pass two-part examination given by the Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG).  Part one may be taken after completion of minimum academic requirements.  Part two may be taken after academic requirement and requisite experience are completed.

3. When is the ASBOG examination given?
A. Twice annually in March and October

4. What kind of examination is it?
A. Multiple choice. Many of the 100 questions require calculation to arrive
at an answer. Part I is fundamentals of geology; Part II is practical
application of geology.

5. What kinds of study material or courses are available?
A. No formal study materials have been suggested other than those required for undergraduate geology degrees. No preparatory courses targeting the ASBOG exam are offered by North Carolina or other state geology boards, but private groups may offer courses from time to time.  None are offered currently in North Carolina.

6. When are results of the examination available?
A. You will be notified by mail from 6 to 8 weeks after you take the examination.

7. Does North Carolina grant licenses by reciprocity with other states?
A. Yes. Each application for comity is reviewed on a case by case basis. If
you meet North Carolina's basic requirements for a license and have secured your license by the ASBOG or other acceptable test in another state, you are eligible for a license by comity. Application for a license in this manner is obtained by sending a request for "application packet" with check for $5 to:
NCBLG
P.O. Box 41225
Raleigh, NC 27629-1225 
or download the forms from the homepage and when you file your application enclose a check for $55 ($50 application fee and $5 for application package).

8. What other fees are applicable?
A. The application fee is $55. It is non-refundable but has to be paid only
once for an initial license. The initial license fee is $85 and is good for
one year, ending June 30.

9. Can I reinstate my license if it lapses?
A. Yes. An application for reinstatement requires a fee of $150, as well as any back renewal fees, and should be accompanied by a letter explaining why the license was allowed to lapse.

10. I am a licensed geologist working for a corporation. Does the
corporation have to get a geology license?
A. Yes. Geology licenses are required for all corporations offering
geological services in North Carolina.  To view corporate requirements click here.

11. How does a corporation secure a license?
A. By sending a request for "corporate application packet" with check for
$5 to:
NCBLG
P.O. Box 41225
Raleigh, NC 27629-1225.
or download the forms from the homepage.

12. After I am licensed, what can I call myself?
A. You may refer to yourself as a Licensed Geologist (L.G.) OR Professional Geologist. Only licensed individuals may refer to themselves as geologists or any other title that implies they practice geology in any of its forms.

13. How often does the Board meet to review applications and grant licenses?
A. Meetings are held quarterly.
Click here to view the meeting schedule.