Announcements
UPDATED Notice Regarding Extension of Licenses
The State of Disaster Emergency, as extended by Governor Kelly on April 1, 2021, will expire on May 28, 2021. Therefore all complete renewal applications for licenses expired or set to expire between March 12, 2020 and May 28, 2021, as well as any required continuing education, will be considered timely if received by the Board on or before May 28, 2021. However, the Board will consider the renewal application late and the license invalid if received after May 28, 2021.
2021 Central Zone Distinguished Service Award
Larry Graham received the prestigious 2021 Central Zone Distinguished Service Award through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES.) Mr. Graham was commended for his commitment and many years of service to not only NCEES, but also the Kansas Board. Sincere "Thanks" to Mr. Graham from the KSBTP! Congratulations!
To leave Mr. Graham a message, please visit: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/BymDUjkR
RENEWAL PORTAL INSTRUCTION
Please view our Online Registration and Renewal Guide for step-by-step direction.
Please follow the instructions below to renew your license online:
> Navigate to the Renewals tab
> Select Individuals (or Business depending on license)
> Scroll down the page: Select Online Renewal Portal: Click here to renew online
> Select Register a Person (or Business) on the upper left-hand side (MANDATORY)
> Enter the required information (IE: License Number, DOB, Last four of SSN OR Registration Code)
> Select Search
> The Registration Screen will appear: enter a NEW USERID and NEW PASSWORD at the bottom
> Select Register
> A new screen will appear showing the license for renewal
> Select Renew Online from the options on the left-hand side of the screen
LEGISLATIVE ALERT!
BE ADVISED - your attention is directed to the following Kansas House of Representatives and Senate bills. These bills affect and change licensing and regulation of the professionals licensed by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions:
1) Substitute for House Bill 2066,
2) Senate Bill 10,
3) Senate Bill 34, and
4) Senate Bill 137 (Senate version of Substitute for House Bill 2066)
Please contact our office or your representatives if you have questions or concerns regarding these pending bills. Time is of the essence as these bills may soon be considered by the legislature.
Important Updates to K.A.R. 66-8-3 and K.A.R. 66-14-1
Kansas has decoupled! Professional Engineer applicants may now test before meeting the four-year experience requirement. All requirements must be completed before licensure. Please utilize the Application for Professional Engineer Examination.
K.A.R. 66-14-1 now requires that 24 of the required 30 CEUS be related to health, safety, property and welfare (HSPW). Licensees may not obtain more than 10 CEUS in any 24-hour period. Five self-study CEUS are allowed with proof of course completion. Kansas rules and regulations must be met to satisfy the continuing education requirement.
NEW REGULATIONS NOW IN EFFECT!
The Kansas State Board of Technical Professions recently updated or added 24 regulations! Please click here to view the regulations. The updates include: K.A.R.’s 66-6-1, 66-6-10, 66-7-1, 66-8-3, 66-8-4, 66-9-5, 66-10-4, 66-10-9, 66-10-10b, 66-10-10c, 66-10-12, 66-10-13, 66-11-5, 66-14-1, 66-14-2, 66-14-3, 66-14-5, 66-14-6, 66-14-7, 66-14-8, 66-14-9, 66-14-10, 66-14-11, and 66-14-12. The regulations went into effect as of December 4, 2020.
The December 2020 Newsletter is available!
ACCESS TO THE ONLINE RENEWAL PORTAL
The Kansas State Board of Technical Professions would like to remind everyone that only the licensee should be accessing his or her renewal portal. Please note that allowing others to access the portal on your behalf may result in discipline to your license. Please be advised the Principal in Responsible Charge should be the only employee accessing the businesses' renewal portal.