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Registration Overview
The Engineers Registration Board (ERB) is a statutory body established by Act No. 15 of 1997 (as amended by Act No. 24 of 2007), responsible for regulating the activities and conduct of engineers and engineering consulting firms in Tanzania. All persons practicing engineering are required to register with the Board, and all employers must engage only registered persons.
Registration is the only legal authorisation to practice engineering in Tanzania. Practicing without registration is a criminal offence under Cap. 63.
Who Must Register?
All engineers, engineering technicians, consulting firms, and materials testing laboratories engaged in engineering practice in Tanzania must be registered with ERB. Registration applies to both citizens and foreign nationals working in the country.
Registration Process — Step by Step
All registration applications are coordinated by the ERB Secretariat under the oversight of the Board, through its Registration and Technical Affairs Committee (ReTAC). The process is managed online via the ERB Management Information System (MIS) at registration.erb.go.tz.
Submit Application via MIS
Create an account at registration.erb.go.tz and complete the application form for the appropriate category. Submit together with all required supporting documents and pay the application fee. All applications must be submitted in English.
Online via MISERB Secretariat Scrutiny
The Secretariat reviews all documents for completeness — confirming validity of submitted documents, fulfilment of basic requirements (academic qualifications and experience), and payment of the application fee. Incomplete applications are returned.
Internal ERB reviewIndependent Evaluation
For PE, IE, CE, ICE, TPE, TCE, and firm/laboratory applications, the Secretariat sends documents to Independent Evaluators (appointed by the Board) for detailed technical review. GE, GIE, and ET applications go directly to ReTAC. Evaluators may visit firm premises to verify equipment and facilities.
For PE, IE, CE, ICE, TPE, TCE, Firms, LabsInterview (Where Required)
Applicants for CE and ICE are always called for competency interview. PE and IE applicants who fail independent evaluation are also called for interview. All foreign applicants (TPE/TCE) are interviewed before the ERB Chairman.
Mandatory for CE, ICE, and all foreign applicantsReTAC / ERB Chairman Review
The Registration and Technical Affairs Committee (ReTAC) reviews applications from local residents. The ERB Chairman reviews applications from foreign engineers. Both submit accepted applications to the Registrar for presentation to the Board.
Board Committee reviewBoard Decision
The ERB Board makes the final decision on all applications. Names of successful applicants are published. Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing by the Secretariat with reasons for the decision.
Final Board approvalPay Fees & Collect Registration Tools
Upon Board approval, pay the prescribed registration fee, annual fee, rubber stamp fee, and Practicing License fee via GePG. Your name is entered in the Register and you receive your Registration Certificate, Practicing License, and rubber stamp.
GePG payment · Certificate + License + StampOfficial Registration Fee Schedule
The following fees are prescribed under the Engineers Registration (Amendment) By-Laws, 2018 — Government Notice No. 746 published 7 December 2018, made under Section 34 of the Engineers Registration Act Cap. 63. All fees are payable via GePG control numbers generated on the ERB MIS portal.
Legal Basis
Fees prescribed by the Engineers Registration (Amendment) By-Laws, 2018 (GN No. 746), amending the First Schedule of the Engineers Registration By-Laws, 2010 (GN No. 25 of 2010), made under Section 34 of Cap. 63.
| Category | Application Fee | Registration Fee | Practising Licence | Rubber Stamp | EDF | Annual Subscription | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician (ET I & ET II) | TZS 7,500 | TZS 15,000 | — | — | TZS 11,250 | TZS 22,500 | TZS 48,750 |
| Graduate Incorporated Engineer (GIE) | TZS 7,500 | TZS 15,000 | — | — | TZS 15,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 60,000 |
| Graduate Engineer (GE) | TZS 7,500 | TZS 15,000 | — | — | TZS 15,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 60,000 |
| Incorporated Engineer (IE) | TZS 20,000 | TZS 30,000 | — | — | TZS 37,500 | TZS 75,000 | TZS 142,500 |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | TZS 30,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 100,000 | TZS 60,000 | TZS 120,000 | TZS 340,000 |
| Consulting Engineer (CE) | TZS 75,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 75,000 | TZS 100,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 300,000 | TZS 775,000 |
| Independent Consulting Engineer (ICE) | TZS 90,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 100,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 187,500 | TZS 375,000 | TZS 962,500 |
| Engineering Consulting Firm (ECF) | TZS 225,000 | TZS 450,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 200,000 | TZS 350,000 | TZS 700,000 | TZS 1,850,000 |
| Engineering Materials Testing Laboratory (EMTL) | TZS 400,000 | TZS 500,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 200,000 | TZS 350,000 | TZS 700,000 | TZS 1,900,000 |
* EDF = 50% of Annual Subscription. Total = Registration Fee + Practising Licence + Rubber Stamp + EDF + Annual Subscription. Application Fee is paid separately at time of application.
| Category | Application Fee | Registration Fee | Practising Licence | Rubber Stamp | Annual Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Professional Engineer (TPE) | USD 300 | USD 600 | USD 30 | USD 150 | USD 450 |
| Temporary Consulting Engineer (TCE) | USD 300 | USD 600 | USD 45 | USD 150 | USD 700 |
| Foreign Engineering Consulting Firm (FECF) | USD 2,000 | USD 12,000 | USD 75 | USD 150 | USD 7,000 |
* Renewal of certificate of registration for TPE and TCE: USD 75.00 per renewal.
| Category | Application Fee | Registration Fee | Practising Licence | Rubber Stamp | Annual Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Professional Engineer (TPE) | USD 300 | USD 500 | USD 30 | USD 75 | USD 500 |
| Temporary Consulting Engineer (TCE) | USD 300 | USD 700 | USD 45 | USD 75 | USD 700 |
| Foreign Engineering Consulting Firm (FECF) | USD 2,000 | USD 7,500 | USD 75 | USD 150 | USD 6,000 |
| Type of Charge | Amount (TZS) |
|---|---|
| Examination Registration Fee | TZS 50,000 |
| Examination Fee | TZS 200,000 |
| Search Fee — 1 to 5 Engineers | TZS 10,000 |
| Search Fee — 5 to 100 Engineers | TZS 20,000 |
| Search Fee — More than 100 Engineers | TZS 50,000 |
| Project / Consultancy Type | Amount (TZS) |
|---|---|
| FEASIBILITY & DESIGN | |
| Engineering Feasibility Studies and Design Fees | TZS 750,000 |
| DESIGN/SUPERVISION — BUILDING PROJECTS | |
| Consultancy Service Value less than TZS 3 million | TZS 450,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 3m – 10 million | TZS 750,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 10m – 50 million | TZS 1,200,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 50m – 100 million | TZS 1,500,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value above TZS 100 million | TZS 2,000,000 |
| DESIGN/SUPERVISION — ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Roads, Bridges, Airports, Dams, Water, Energy, Telecoms) | |
| Consultancy Service Value up to TZS 20 million | TZS 1,200,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 20m – 50 million | TZS 1,500,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 50m – 100 million | TZS 2,000,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value above TZS 100 million | TZS 3,000,000 |
| OTHER PROJECT FEES | |
| Annual Industrial Compliancy Certificate | TZS 200,000 |
| Contribution to Engineering Development Fund (EDF) | 50% of Annual Fees |
Scale of Fees — Appointment of a Consulting Engineer
ERB prescribes the standard Form of Agreement and Terms and Conditions for the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer. This document governs the professional relationship between clients and Consulting Engineers (CE) or Independent Consulting Engineers (ICE), including fee structures based on the nature and value of services.
Form of Agreement — Consulting Engineer
The official Form of Agreement sets out the terms, conditions, and Scale of Fees for the appointment of a Consulting Engineer in the United Republic of Tanzania. It includes provisions on scope of services, remuneration, liability, and professional conduct.
Form of Agreement, Terms & Conditions — Appointment of a Consulting Engineer
Official ERB document prescribing the standard agreement and fee scale for the appointment of Consulting Engineers in Tanzania
Practicing Without Registration is Illegal
No person other than a registered engineer, or as exempted, may engage in professional engineering works and services in Tanzania. Offenders are liable to criminal prosecution under the Engineers Registration Act Cap. 63.
Registration Tools
Upon successful registration and payment of fees, each registered person or firm is issued with official registration tools. These tools are the legal instruments of practice for registered engineers in Tanzania.
| Category | Registration Certificate | Practicing License | Rubber Stamp | Practicing Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET I & ET II | ✓ | — | — | — |
| GE / GIE | ✓ | — | — | — |
| PE / TPE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| CE / TCE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| ICE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Engineering Consulting Firm | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engineering Materials Testing Lab | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
How Each Tool is Used
Registration Certificate
All CategoriesTestimony that a person or firm has been registered by the Board in the respective category. Used to demonstrate registration status to employers, clients, and authorities. Issued to all registered categories.
Practicing License
PE, CE, ICE, TPE, TCETestimony that a person has been licensed to practice engineering in Tanzania. Required for PE, CE, ICE, TPE, and TCE. Renewed every 3 years for PE/CE/ICE and annually for TPE/TCE. Requires CPD compliance.
Rubber Stamp
PE, CE, ICE & FirmsThe testimony of professional responsibility and accountability. PE stamp: for certifying engineering reports and documents internally. CE stamp: for design calculations, drawings, and test results for public issuance. ICE stamp: limited to scope of independent consulting (excludes design and construction supervision). Firm stamp: for certifying design calculations and drawings.
Site Instruction Book & Sticker
Consulting Firms OnlyIssued to consulting firms providing engineering services and supervision. The sticker must be displayed on site for the duration of the project. Each instruction must be signed and rubber-stamped by the issuing engineer, and countersigned by the contractor's engineer.
Sample Registration Tools
Below are samples of the official registration tools issued by ERB to registered engineers and firms.
CERTIFICATE
Sample Certificate
All Categories
LICENSE
Different License Sample
All Categories except GE & TEPracticing Without Registration is Illegal
No person other than a registered engineer, or as exempted, may engage in professional engineering works and services in Tanzania. Offenders are liable to criminal prosecution under the Engineers Registration Act Cap. 63.