Changes of status 

Change of status from engineer to retired engineer

Change of status from engineer to retired engineer

To be eligible for retired member status, members must meet the following conditions:

▪ be currently retired (without employment income of any kind whatsoever);

• have been registered on the OIQ’s roll for a number of years that, when added to their age, is equal to or higher than 80;

• have been registered on the OIQ’s roll, in one or more member categories, uninterrupted for the five years prior to the year in which they apply for retired status.

If this is the case, please fill out the application form for retired member status and e-mail it to us.

Change of status from engineer to permanently disabled engineer

To be eligible for permanently disabled member status, you must first obtain this status from the Régime de rentes du Québec. You must e-mail your application. Remember to send supporting documentation to prove that you receive disability benefits from the Québec government.

Change of status from retired engineer or permanently disabled engineer to engineer

To change your status from retired member or permanently disabled member to that of an active member, please contact us.

Removal of your name from the roll

If you plan to not renew your registration on the OIQ's roll for whatever reason (e.g. You are leaving the profession, retiring or have not paid the annual dues), you must inform us in writing by filling out the following forms:

• Permanent transfer agreement form

• Request form for withdrawal from the roll