Examinations: Geologists

National Association of State Boards of Geology Examination

We administer the national Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) examination 2 times a year, on dates set by ASBOG. The examination consists of:

• Fundamentals of Geology (4 hours)
• Practice of Geology (4 hours)

How to apply

Before you can take the examination, make sure you meet the minimum requirements. To take the examination, complete the ASBOG Examination Registration Form.

Due dates

• Applications and fees must be postmarked on or before the application due date.
• All supplemental material (transcripts, employment and experience verification forms, personal references and lists of projects) must be received at least 90 days before the examination date.

More information

• www.ASBOG.org
• How to become a licensed geologist in Washington State

Specialty exams

We also administer examinations to be licensed as an Engineering Geologist or a Hydrogeologist. You must be licensed as a geologist in Washington in order to take a specialty examination.

Engineering geologist licensing examination

Engineering geologist licensing examinations are offered 2 times a year, on the same dates as the ASBOG exam. (see ASBOG schedule above)

• Engineering Geologist Exam and Registration Form
• Engineering Geologist Examination Content
• Engineering Geologist Examination Reference Study Guide

Applications, fees, and project lists must be postmarked on or before the application due date.

Hydrogeologist licensing examination

Hydrogeologist licensing examinations are offered each July, about mid-way between the spring and fall ASBOG examinations.

• Hydrogeologist Exam and Registration Form
• Hydrogeologist Examination Content
• Hydrogeologist Examination Reference Study Guide

Applications, fees, and project lists must be postmarked on or before the application due date.