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Exams: Geologists

Learn more about the exams required to get your geologist license.

Laws and rules: Geologists

Read the current laws and rules about geologists, view rulemaking activity, and listen to public hearing recordings.

Resources and publications: Geologists

Find links to national and regional boards for geologists, and read publications on licensing and preparing reports.

Geologist Licensing Board

Find out who makes up the board and view meeting dates, agendas, and minutes.

Frequently asked questions: Geologists

Get answers to frequently asked questions about geologist licensing, specialty endorsements, and seals.

Stamp requirements: Geologists

Learn about geologist stamp/seal approved designs, specialty stamps, and how to use your stamp.

Education requirements: Geologists

Find out what degrees and courses meet the education requirements for getting a geologist license.

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Need additional help? Here’s how to contact us.

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Phone number

Call us at 360-664-1497.

Our call center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Emails

Contact board members or licensing staff: geologist@dol.wa.gov
File a complaint: dfccompliance@dol.wa.gov

Mailing addresses

Be sure you use the correct mailing address based on what you're trying to do.

USPS

Geologist Licensing Board
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9012
Olympia, WA 98507-9045

UPS and FedEx

1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501-2283

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