Reciprocal Certification
Under the direction of the Long Range Planning Committee the DPA is determined to become “THE certification body of the world” by establishing reciprocity with all states requiring licensure, and with countries around the world.
Toward that end, the Division has renewed its reciprocity agreement with the Geological Society of London, established an agreement with the Alberta Securities Exchange for DPA members to be eligible to be qualified evaluators, and approved in principle the Board Certified membership level which will facilitate obtaining reciprocity with those states with licensure.
The final proposal for establishing the requirements and bylaws changes is still be completed by the Division.
Please watch this Web page as updates become available. In the meantime, following are instructions and forms for reciprocal applicants of SIPES, AIPG and GSL.
Instructions to Reciprocal Applicants
When making application as a Petroleum Geologist under reciprocity agreements with the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES), American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) or The Geological Society of London (GSL) you must be a member in good standing and meet the qualifications outlined on the front of the application form and check to see if you have completed the following:
For SIPES Members Download Form
- $40.00 (U.S.) annual certification dues. This must be paid before the application can be processed. Application fee is waived. Download Payment Form
- Complete all sections of application form for reciprocity by DPA/SIPES.
For GSL Members Download Form | Instructions
- $40.00 (U.S.) annual certification dues. This must be paid before the application can be processed. Application fee is waived. Download Payment Form
- Complete all sections of application form for reciprocity by DPA/GSL.
For DPA Members wishing to join GSL Download Forms
GSL application fee of £50 should be sent with the application form. Payment can be made by cheque, made payable to The Geological Society, or by credit card using the form provided with the application.
For AIPG Members
- $70.00; $30.00 non refundable application fee plus $40.00 annual certification dues. This must be paid before the application can be processed. Download Payment Form
- Forward a formal letter requesting reciprocity.
- Complete all sections of application form except parts #7 and #8, unless item #4 (below) applies, no confidential sponsor forms are required. Note on face of application form “Reciprocal via AIPG # __________.”
- Have had at least 3 sponsors on your AIPG application who were Active AAPG members at that time. If less than 3, applicant must obtain additional qualified (as per current DPA requirements) sponsors so that the total is 3 approved sponsors.
AAPG will confirm your status in the appropriate organization. If there are other specific requirements called for by the Board of Certification, these must be satisfied before approval of the application.
A hard copy of your application must be sent to AAPG either by fax or mail. Please sign your application and have it notarized before sending to:
Regular Mail:Norma Newby |
Physical Address:Norma Newby |
Fax:Norma Newby |