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Washington PE Stamp Requirements

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Your Washington Professional Engineer seal from pedigitalstamps.com meets every requirement on this page — the required wording and the layout set out in WAC 196-23-010 (Seals); WAC 196-23-020 (Seal/stamp usage); WAC 196-23-070 (Signature). Fill in your details and download it in seconds.

The Washington rules in full, with citations

WAC 196-23-070 is "Signature", not the seal rule; the seal is WAC 196-23-010 and its usage is WAC 196-23-020. WSR 25-02-004, filed December 18, 2024 and effective January 18, 2025, amended WAC 196-23-010, but it was an expedited, non-substantive rule making that changed pronouns only. The illustrated designs are printed in the certified PDF of the section, not in the HTML version.

Professional Engineer seal

Board:
State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Diameter:
No diameter is stated. The impression or image must conform to the illustrated design and be of a size that assures full legibility of the required information.
Legend:
“REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER”
  • All individuals licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW must utilize a seal/stamp that conforms to the design as authorized by the board, and it is the responsibility of each licensee to maintain control over the use of their stamp/seal. (WAC 196-23-010)
  • The four items that must be fully legible are: State of Washington; registered professional engineer or registered professional land surveyor; certificate number; and the licensee's name as shown on the wall certificate. (WAC 196-23-010(1)-(4))
  • The illustrated professional engineer design is circular with a scalloped outer border. The licensee's name runs along the outer top arc, "STATE OF WASHINGTON" along an inner arc beneath it, the Washington bust sits over the certificate number in the center, and "REGISTERED" over "PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER" closes the bottom. (WAC 196-23-010, illustrated designs)
  • The statute requires a seal bearing the registrant's name and the legend "registered professional engineer" or "registered professional land surveyor", and requires plans, specifications, plats, and reports to be signed, dated, and stamped with that seal or a facsimile. (RCW 18.43.070)
  • Any final document must contain the seal/stamp, signature and date of signature of the licensee who prepared or directly supervised the work. (WAC 196-23-020(1))
  • Preliminary documents must be stamped, but need not be signed or dated by the licensee. (WAC 196-23-020(2))
  • Every page of a plan set must contain the seal/stamp, the signature of the licensee, and the date of signature. (WAC 196-23-020(3))
  • A handwritten or scanned signature must be placed directly over the seal/stamp of the licensee. (WAC 196-23-070)
  • A digital identification used in place of a handwritten signature must be unique to the licensee, capable of independent verification, under the exclusive control of the licensee, and linked to the document so that it is invalidated if any data in the document is changed. (WAC 196-23-070(2))
  • A separate structural engineer design reads "STRUCTURAL ENGINEER" over "PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER", and the title S.E. is reserved to engineers licensed in structural engineering. (WAC 196-23-010; WAC 196-23-040)

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Digital PE stamp with callouts showing where the name, license number and other details go

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Our digital Washington PE stamp generator creates instant state-approved electronic pe stamps. Our platform provides full customization of your digital seal, including an option to add your signature. Professional Engineer (PE) stamps, Architect stamps, and Land Surveyor stamps are available for immediate download after customization. There is no waiting. Every electronic professional seal we generate is 100% compliant with state board requirements, ensuring your digital stamp meets all necessary standards.

State boards

State board-approved, including

  • Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo
  • California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists logo
  • Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo
  • Florida Board of Professional Engineers logo
  • New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions logo
  • Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists logo
  • Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors logo
  • Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo
  • North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors logo
  • Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design logo
  • Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board logo
  • Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo

FAQ

Washington Engineer Seal FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Washington digital engineer stamps and seals.

How do I obtain a digital Washington professional engineer (PE) seal or stamp?

Once you are licensed in Washington, you can generate your seal here and download it immediately. Fill in the form and position your signature if you want one. The layout follows WAC 196-23-010 (Seals); WAC 196-23-020 (Seal/stamp usage); WAC 196-23-070 (Signature), which is the provision the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors will measure the seal against.

What are the requirements for the Washington PE stamp or seal?

Washington’s PE seal rule is WAC 196-23-010 (Seals); WAC 196-23-020 (Seal/stamp usage); WAC 196-23-070 (Signature), administered by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The seal must carry “REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER”, and no diameter is stated. The impression or image must conform to the illustrated design and be of a size that assures full legibility of the required information.

A further 10 requirements, each tied to the subsection that imposes it, are itemised in the Washington requirements section on this page.

What size does a Washington PE seal have to be?

WAC 196-23-010 (Seals); WAC 196-23-020 (Seal/stamp usage); WAC 196-23-070 (Signature) governs the Washington professional engineer (PE)’s seal but does not prescribe a diameter. Sizes quoted for Washington elsewhere generally come from stamp suppliers’ catalogues rather than from the rule. What the rule does require is that your name and license number stay clearly legible.

Is there a required diameter for a Washington PE seal?

The rule states no diameter. The 1⅝-inch minimum and the 1⅝-to-1⅞-inch range quoted for Washington appear in no version of chapter 196-23 WAC; the only sizing instruction is a size that assures full legibility. (WAC 196-23-010)

Does a Washington PE seal have to include "REGISTERED"?

"REGISTERED" is part of the legend, not decoration. The statute fixes the wording as "registered professional engineer", and "P.E." is in none of the authorized designs. (RCW 18.43.070; WAC 196-23-010(2))

Can I put my engineering discipline on a Washington PE seal?

There is no general allowance to add your discipline. The only variant among the authorized designs is the structural engineer seal, and only an engineer licensed in structural engineering may use it. (WAC 196-23-010; WAC 196-23-040)

Whose name and which number go on a Washington PE seal?

The name on the seal is the licensee's name as shown on the wall certificate, and the number is the certificate number — not a shortened business name or a renewal number. (WAC 196-23-010(3)-(4))