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District of Columbia Land Surveyor license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

District of Columbia land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 12 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 1 hour must be professional ethics.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
12 / cycle
ethics hours
1 of total
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in District of Columbia

District of Columbia requires 12 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 1 must be professional ethics hours.

District of Columbia does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

DC DLCP Board of PEs and Land Surveyors. Land surveyors: 12 PDH per license term, including at least 8 hours of DC-specific surveying education and at least 1 hour of ethics. First renewal after exam-granted license is exempt. Board-approved providers only.

How to renew your District of Columbia land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    District of Columbia 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 12 CE hours for this cycle, including 1 ethics. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the District of Columbia 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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District of Columbia land surveyor renewal FAQ

How often does a District of Columbia land surveyor license need to be renewed?+

District of Columbia land surveyor licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does District of Columbia require for land surveyor renewal?+

District of Columbia requires 12 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 1 professional ethics hour.

Does District of Columbia require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Yes. Of the 12 CE hours, 1 must be professional ethics. PE License Pro tracks your ethics hours against this requirement automatically.

Does District of Columbia allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

No. District of Columbia does not allow land surveyor CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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