The Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors was established by legislative action in 1937 with the charge of protecting life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare. In order to carry out this charge, the Board has the power to adopt rules, set standards for licensure, adopt mandatory standards of professional conduct and ethics, and investigate and discipline unauthorized, negligent, unethical or incompetent practice. They review applications, administer examinations, license qualified applicants, and regulate the professional practice of licensees throughout the state.

The nine-member Board consists of six professional engineers, two land surveyors, and a member appointed from the public at large; all of whom are appointed by the Governor for a term of five years. Board meetings are held approximately nine times each year at the Secretary of State’s offices in Macon and are open to the public. Persons wishing to bring matters for the Board's consideration should submit written notification or request to the Board office.