Announcements
The June 2021 newsletter is available!
EXECUTIVE ORDER ALLOWED TO EXPIRE
Executive Order 21-22 was allowed to expire on 5/28/2021 by Governor Kelly. All licenses covered by the order are now canceled and a reinstatement application will be required. Late fees and termination dates will now be administered per the renewal table.
Kansas Minimum Standards Updated
KAR 66-12-1 has been updated as of May 21, 2021 to include updates to the Kansas Minimum Standards. Please click here to review the updated Minimum Standards.
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
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.
Renewal Portal for Architects and Professional Geologists Open
Paper renewal notices were mailed from the KSBTP office on 04/30/2021. Architects and Professional Geologists with last names beginning with letters M-Z must renew their license by 06/30/2021 to remain in good standing. A paper renewal form is available under the Renewals > Individuals tab.
March 2021 ASBOG Exam Scores Released
All exam scores from the March 2021 administration have been processed and released. Letters were mailed from the KSBTP office on 04/30/2021. Approval letters contain the necessary information needed to obtain and submit the required seal.
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
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.