Unlicensed Engineering, North Bay Village, $5,000 Fine
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Jose E. Perez was ordered to pay $5,000 plus $68.25 in costs by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers after being found in violation of Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes. The Final Order was filed on March 12, 2026. The violations involved practicing engineering without a license and forging the signature and seal of Daniel Castillo, PE on engineering design documents for a building in North Bay Village.
“Respondent forged the signature and seal of Daniel Castillo, PE, on engineering design documents for a building in North Bay Village.”
Engineering firms and licensed professionals should review their document-control and seal-use policies. The Board charged violations of two distinct subsections of Section 471.031 — practicing without a license and forging a PE signature/seal — indicating that even small-scale projects in municipalities like North Bay Village can trigger enforcement when an unlicensed individual assumes the functions of a licensed engineer.
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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers issued a Final Order finding Jose E. Perez in violation of Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes, for practicing engineering without a license and forging the signature and seal of Daniel Castillo, PE on engineering design documents. The Board imposed a fine of $5,000 plus costs of $68.25.\n\nLicensed engineers and engineering firms should be aware that the Board actively enforces prohibitions against unlicensed practice and the unauthorized use of professional seals. The forgery of a PE signature and seal, even on a single project, can result in significant financial penalties and disciplinary action regardless of project scale or location.
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Fine of $5,000 plus costs of $68.25
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JOSE E. PEREZ
Case No. 2023065138
Respondent was charged with violating Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes, practicing engineering without a license. Respondent forged the signature and seal of Daniel Castillo, PE, on engineering design documents for a building in North Bay Village.
Ruling: The Board imposed a fine of $5,000 and costs of $68.25. Final Order was filed on March 12, 2026.
Violation: Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), F.S.
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