PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedure for application for licensure as a registered geologist.

1. (1) Applications for licensure must be made on the forms provided by the Missouri Board of Geologist Registration and may be obtained by writing the Board of Geologist Registration, PO Box 1335, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335.
2. (2) An application will not be considered officially filed with the board unless it is typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, notarized, accompanied by all documents required by the board and the application fee. The application fee must be in the form of a cashier’s check, personal check or money order.
3. (3) The completed application, including all documents, supporting material and official transcripts required by the board, must be received at least sixty (60) days before an examination. Applications received less than sixty (60) days before the examination may be scheduled for the next regularly scheduled examination at the board’s discretion.
4. (4) The applicant will be informed by letter of the results of the board review of the application. If an applicant is denied licensure the letter will outline, with as much specificity as practical, the reasons for denial.

AUTHORITY: section 256.462.3, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 145-1.030. Emergency rule filed June 29, 1995, effective July 9, 1995, expired Nov. 5, 1995. Original rule filed Sept. 28, 1995, effective May 30, 1996. Amended: Filed April 1, 2003, effective Sept. 30, 2003. Moved to 20 CSR 2145-1.030, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 256.462.3, RSMo 1994.