Land Surveyor licensing

Colorado Land Surveyor license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Colorado land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
30 / cycle
ethics hours
None
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in Colorado

Colorado requires 30 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Colorado does not break out a separate ethics subset.

Colorado does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

CO AES Board. 30 CE hours per 2-yr reporting period (HB 1329, effective 2024). Calendar-year reporting; licenses expire Oct 31 odd years. First-cycle and inactive licensees exempt. Subjects limited to land-surveying topics; no board pre-approval. (CO requires no PE CE.)

How to renew your Colorado land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Colorado land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and ethics hours

    Confirm you have 30 CE hours for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the Colorado board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Colorado land surveyor renewal FAQ

How often does a Colorado land surveyor license need to be renewed?+

Colorado land surveyor licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does Colorado require for land surveyor renewal?+

Colorado requires 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

Does Colorado require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Colorado does not break out a separate ethics requirement for land surveyors; the full CE total applies. PE License Pro still tracks every hour against the state rule.

Does Colorado allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

No. Colorado does not allow land surveyor CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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