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 Geologist and/or Specialty License Application.
| ASBOG examination schedule | |
|---|---|
| Exam date and location | Due date for application and fees |
| March 15, 2019 Olympia, WA & Spokane, WA |
December 27, 2018 |
| October 4, 2019 Olympia, WA & Spokane, WA |
July 10, 2019 |
Exam fees
You'll need to pay 2 different fees:
- The cost to apply for the ASBOG exams is $100 (check or money order payable to the Department of Licensing). This fee includes your application, license, and certificate.
- After you receive our approval letter to take the exam, you'll need to pay the exam fee to ASBOG.
- If you don't pay the ASBOG fee by their deadline, you won't be able to take the exam.
Due dates
- Applications and fees must be postmarked before or on the application due date.
- All supplemental material (transcripts, employment and experience verification forms, personal references and lists of projects) must be received on the same due date as application and fees (see above).
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 and Hydrogeologist licensing examination
Engineering geologist and Hydrogeologist licensing examinations are offered 2 times a year, on the same dates as the ASBOG exam. (see ASBOG schedule above)
- Geologist and/or Specialty License Application
- Engineering Geologist Examination Content
- Engineering Geologist Examination Reference Study Guide
- Hydrogeologist Examination Content
- Hydrogeologist Examination Reference Study Guide
Applications, fees, and project lists must be postmarked before or on the application due date.
For veterans
U.S. Veterans may be eligible for partial reimbursements of costs. For more information: Education and Training | Licensing and Certification
Related information
- National Association of State Boards of Geology (asbog.org)
- How to become a licensed geologist in Washington State
- List of allowable calculators and devices
