PE Stamp Services Florida-Licensed PE Review, Signature & Sea.
Your building department asked for a PE stamp. That means a licensed Professional Engineer must personally review, sign, seal, and date your drawings. We coordinate that review and deliver stamped drawings in 2–5 business days.
FBPE-Registered PE
2–5 Business Days
All 50 States
All FL Counties
What Is a PE Stamp and What Does It Actually Mean?.
A PE stamp also called a PE seal or engineer’s seal is the official certification mark of a licensed Professional Engineer.
When a PE stamps your drawings, it means four things:
- The engineer has personally reviewed the drawings
- The engineer confirms the drawings meet applicable building codes
- The engineer accepts professional responsibility for the engineering content
- The drawings carry the PE’s signature, seal, license number, and date
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) governs all PE stamps in Florida. Florida PE licenses must be renewed annually and expire on February 28. Our PE is current, active, and FBPE-registered.
Out-of-state PE stamps are not accepted by Florida building departments. The PE must hold an active Florida license. This is the most common reason stamped drawings get rejected in Florida — wrong state’s PE.
When Florida Law Requires a PE Stamp — Project by Project
| Project Type | PE Stamp Required? | Authority |
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| Commercial permits (all types) | Always — no exceptions | Florida Building Code |
| Structural residential (load-bearing walls, new beams, second-story) | Yes | Florida Building Code |
| Garage-to-ADU / garage-to-living-space conversion | Yes — most FL counties | County-level requirement |
| New single-family construction (most FL counties) | Yes | Florida Building Code |
| HVHZ projects — structural or MEP (Miami-Dade + Broward) | Yes | HVHZ Code |
| HVHZ projects — all commercial | Yes | HVHZ Code |
| Pool permits (most residential, most FL counties) | No | N/A |
| Fence permits (residential) | No | N/A |
| Shed permits (residential, under size threshold) | No | N/A |
| Deck permits (residential, unattached, single-story) | No | N/A |
| ADU site plan (simple, non-structural) | No | N/A |
| City of Naples pool permits | Yes — structural pool drawings | Naples Building Dept |
| Metal buildings (all types) | Yes | Florida Building Code |
Simple rule: If it's commercial or involves structural changes to a building, it needs a PE stamp.
When in doubt, we confirm your specific project's PE requirements before you order.
Complete PE Stamp Service
What You Receive with PE Stamp Services
Every PE stamp engagement includes a professional engineering review, authenticated approval details, and properly formatted stamped documents ready for permit submission.
Engineering Review
A Florida-licensed Professional Engineer personally reviews all applicable drawings for engineering compliance, code conformance, and completeness.
Original Signature
The Professional Engineer’s original or authenticated digital signature is applied to each applicable sheet.
Registered PE Seal
The PE’s FBPE-registered embossed or electronic seal is placed on each applicable drawing sheet.
Review and Sealing Date
The official date of engineering review and sealing is clearly displayed on every applicable sheet.
PE License Number
The engineer’s active FBPE registration number is clearly visible on the stamped drawing sheets for verification by the reviewing jurisdiction.
HVHZ Projects — What Changes in Miami-Dade and Broward
Miami-Dade and Broward counties are designated High-Velocity Hurricane Zones — the only two in the United States. HVHZ changes the PE stamp requirements beyond the standard Florida requirements:
For all HVHZ permits
- PE stamp is mandatory on all commercial permits (same as all of Florida)
- PE stamp is required on all structural residential work (broader than most FL counties)
- PE stamp may be required on certain residential MEP work depending on the city
For HVHZ materials
- PE stamp alone is not sufficient — materials must also have Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
- Our PE confirms NOA compliance as part of the HVHZ review process
HVHZ timeline
- Miami-Dade and Broward building departments run a more detailed engineering review. Plan for 8–14 week permit review timelines in HVHZ counties vs 3–6 weeks elsewhere.
Two Ways to Get a PE-Stamped Plan
Choose the option that matches the current stage of your permit drawings.
We Prepare Everything + PE Stamp
We prepare the complete drawing set, including the site plan, structural drawings and MEP plans your project requires. Our Florida-licensed PE then reviews and stamps all applicable sheets.
One team, one delivery and zero coordination headache.
Best for: Projects that still need a complete, permit-ready drawing package.
PE Stamp on Your Existing Drawings
Already have drawings prepared by another party? Your building department may require a PE stamp, or you may need a Florida-licensed PE to review and stamp the drawings you already have.
We Accept
- Drawings prepared by architects
- Drawings prepared by out-of-state engineers
- Drawings you prepared yourself
- Drawings from a kit manufacturer, commonly used for metal buildings
What we return: Your drawings reviewed, corrected where needed and stamped by a Florida-licensed PE.
Clear and Transparent Pricing
PE Stamp Pricing
Select the service that best matches your project. Pricing is based on the drawing type, project scope, required engineering review, and requested delivery timeline.
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PE Stamp on Existing Residential Drawings
Engineering review and stamping of eligible residential plans
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Starting at $299 | 2–5 business days |
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PE Stamp on Existing Commercial Drawings
Review and certification for qualifying commercial drawings
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Starting at $499 | 3–5 business days |
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Full Permit Set + PE Stamp
Complete residential permit drawing package with PE stamp
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Starting at $1,199 | 4–7 business days |
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Commercial Full Permit Set + PE Stamp
Pricing is determined according to the commercial project scope
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Contact Us | Project-specific |
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HVHZ PE Stamp
Miami-Dade and Broward high-velocity hurricane zone projects
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Starting at $499 | 3–7 business days |
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Rush PE Stamp Service
Expedited review subject to engineer availability
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Additional fee +$150 | 1–2 business days |
Not Sure Which PE Stamp Service You Need?
Send us your project details or existing drawings and our team will help identify the appropriate service.
PE Stamp Requirements by Florida County
We provide PE stamp services across all 67 Florida counties. Below are some of our most active service markets and their common permit requirements.
Southeast Florida
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Miami-Dade PE Stamp →
HVHZ, NOA and PE requirements commonly apply to commercial permit drawings.
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Broward PE Stamp →
HVHZ requirements, five-foot pool barriers and PE review for commercial work.
Southwest Florida
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Lee County PE Stamp →
One of Florida’s highest-volume permit markets, with PE review frequently required for new construction.
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Collier / Naples PE Stamp →
PE review for pool structural drawings and commercial permit submissions.
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Sarasota PE Stamp →
Coastal barrier island and Coastal Construction Control Line considerations.
Tampa Bay
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Hillsborough / Tampa PE Stamp →
PE review is frequently required for garage conversions and commercial work.
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Pasco County PE Stamp →
An active garage-conversion and residential permit market.
Central & North Florida
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Orange County PE Stamp →
FastTrack portal submissions and PE review for structural projects.
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Duval / Jacksonville PE Stamp →
PE services for residential and commercial permit drawing packages.
Tell Us Your Address and Project Type.
We confirm scope and price within 2 hours.
What Changed in 2026 — Florida PE Stamp Rules
Florida Building Code 8th Edition (in effect 2026)
The 8th Edition adopted ASCE 7-22, the updated wind load standard. This means PE-stamped structural drawings must now reference ASCE 7-22 specifically not the prior ASCE 7-16. Drawings stamped under the previous edition may not be accepted for new permit applications.
Florida HB 803 (effective July 1, 2026)
HB 803 expanded the role of private providers in building permit review. A PE serving as a private provider can now perform plan review functions previously handled by local building departments. This does not change PE stamp requirements — it creates a new optional pathway for faster permit review through licensed private providers.
FBPE license renewal
Florida PE licenses renew annually and expire February 28. If your PE's license expired and was not renewed before you submit for permit, the stamp is invalid. We maintain current, active PE licenses — verified annually.
Serving All 50 U.S. States
Every drawing set is prepared according to applicable state, county, and local permitting requirements.
State & Local Permit Requirements
Each site plan is formatted using available parcel information, applicable setbacks, zoning requirements, and local submission standards for the property’s jurisdiction.
PE Stamp Services Across All 67 Florida Counties
We review, correct and stamp eligible permit drawings for projects throughout Florida. Every submission is prepared according to the applicable county, municipal and building-department requirements.
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Alachua County PE stamp service
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Baker County PE stamp service
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Bay County PE stamp service
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Bradford County PE stamp service
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Brevard County PE stamp service
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Broward County HVHZ County
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Calhoun County PE stamp service
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Charlotte County PE stamp service
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Citrus County PE stamp service
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Clay County PE stamp service
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Collier County PE stamp service
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Columbia County PE stamp service
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DeSoto County PE stamp service
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Dixie County PE stamp service
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Duval County Jacksonville market
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Escambia County PE stamp service
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Flagler County PE stamp service
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Franklin County PE stamp service
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Gadsden County PE stamp service
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Gilchrist County PE stamp service
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Glades County PE stamp service
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Gulf County PE stamp service
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Hamilton County PE stamp service
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Hardee County PE stamp service
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Hendry County PE stamp service
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Hernando County PE stamp service
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Highlands County PE stamp service
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Hillsborough County Tampa market
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Holmes County PE stamp service
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Indian River County PE stamp service
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Jackson County PE stamp service
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Jefferson County PE stamp service
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Lafayette County PE stamp service
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Lake County PE stamp service
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Lee County Fort Myers market
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Leon County PE stamp service
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Levy County PE stamp service
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Liberty County PE stamp service
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Madison County PE stamp service
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Manatee County PE stamp service
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Marion County PE stamp service
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Martin County PE stamp service
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Miami-Dade County HVHZ County
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Monroe County PE stamp service
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Nassau County PE stamp service
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Okaloosa County PE stamp service
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Okeechobee County PE stamp service
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Orange County Orlando market
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Osceola County PE stamp service
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Palm Beach County High-volume market
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Pasco County PE stamp service
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Pinellas County PE stamp service
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Polk County PE stamp service
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Putnam County PE stamp service
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Santa Rosa County PE stamp service
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Sarasota County Coastal market
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Seminole County PE stamp service
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St. Johns County PE stamp service
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St. Lucie County PE stamp service
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Sumter County PE stamp service
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Suwannee County PE stamp service
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Taylor County PE stamp service
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Union County PE stamp service
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Volusia County PE stamp service
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Wakulla County PE stamp service
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Walton County PE stamp service
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Washington County PE stamp service
Miami-Dade and Broward HVHZ Requirements
Projects in Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone may require additional wind-load documentation, product approvals and county-specific structural review before a PE stamp can be issued.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a PE stamp and what does it guarantee?
A PE stamp means a licensed Professional Engineer has personally reviewed your drawings and certifies they meet applicable engineering standards and building codes. It does not guarantee permit approval the building department may still have comments on zoning, ADA, or other non-engineering matters. We address correction notices within 24 hours at no extra charge.
Can an out-of-state PE stamp drawings for a Florida permit?
No. Florida requires drawings to be stamped by a PE licensed in Florida and registered with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE). An out-of-state PE stamp will be rejected by any Florida building department.
How long does PE stamp take?
PE stamp on existing drawings: 2–5 business days. Full permit set with PE stamp: 4–7 business days. Rush service: 1–2 business days for an additional fee.
What is an electronic seal and is it accepted in Florida?
An electronic seal is a digital version of the PE stamp embedded in the PDF. All Florida county building department portals accept electronic seals — most require digital submission anyway. Wet seals (physical embossed stamp on paper) are available on request.
Does the $1,199 Full Permit Drawing Set include PE stamp?
Yes. PE stamp, signature, seal, and date are included in the Full Permit Drawing Set price on all applicable sheets. → Full Permit Drawing Set
Do I need a PE stamp for a residential pool in Florida?
For most Florida counties no. A non-certified site plan is sufficient for residential pool permits. The exception is the City of Naples, which requires engineer-sealed structural pool drawings. Miami-Dade and Broward (HVHZ) may require PE stamp on certain pool features. We confirm your specific project’s requirements before you order.
What is the FBPE?
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers regulates all licensed Professional Engineers in Florida. FBPE licenses must be renewed annually and expire February 28. We verify our PE’s license is current and active for every project.
Get Your Full Permit Set Quote
Tell us about your project. We confirm price and timeline within 2 hours.
- From $1,199 — complete package
- PE stamp included
- All 67 Florida counties
- 4–7 business days
- Free correction revisions
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