Why Become a Certified Petroleum Geologist, Petroleum Geophysicist, or Coal Geologist?
The economics of today demand that companies and investors seek the most qualified personnel available.
Credibility
Identification of personnel in whom industry and investors can have confidence.
Recognition
Increased recognition by peer and governmental agencies.
Responsibility
Ensure credibility to the public by enforcing ethical standards.
Apply for Certification
DPA is involved with the certification of petroleum geologists, coal geologists and petroleum geophysicists with the improvement of all AAPG members' professional well-being.
Certification as a petroleum geologist (CPG), a coal geologist (CCG) or a petroleum geophysicist requires a special application and is not automatic with membership in AAPG. For more information regarding DPA membership.
Instructions: These applications are PDF-based electronic forms which are easily completed on your computer then submitted to the DPA Office via email. Please be aware that the forms require an e-signature which will include prompts for you to validate the signature. Simply follow the instructions and your signature will be stored as a record on your computer. It is advisable to print a copy of the completed application for your records before submitting it to the DPA Office.
Petroleum Geologist Certification
Annual Dues $50
- CPG Instructions in PDF: (1 page) PDF
- CPG Application in MSWord doc form: (4 pages) FORM
- CPG Sponsor Form (for CPG) in MSWord doc form: (2 pages) FORM
- Credit Card Payment (1 page) FORM
Coal Geologist Certification
Annual Dues $50
- CCG Instructions in PDF: (1 page) PDF
- CCG Application in MSWord doc form: (4 pages) FORM
- CCG Sponsor Form (for CCG) in MSWord doc form: (2 pages) FORM
- Credit Card Payment (1 page) FORM
Petroleum Geophysicist Certification
Annual Dues $50
- Geophys Instructions in PDF: (1 page) PDF
- Geophys Application in MSWord doc form: (4 pages) FORM
- Geophys Sponsor Form (Geophysicist) in MSWord doc form: (2 pages) FORM
- Credit Card Payment (1 page) FORM
Reciprocal Applicants
Reinstatement Form
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