Land Surveyor licensing

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

Florida land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in Florida

Florida requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Florida does not break out a separate ethics subset.

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

FL Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers (BPSM, under FDACS, not DBPR). 24 PDH/biennium. The former 6-hour MTS/standards-of-practice mandate was removed effective 7/15/2018; hours may now be any beneficial category. Courses must be board-approved providers.

How to renew your Florida land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Florida 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 24 CE hours for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the Florida 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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Florida land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Florida requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

Does Florida require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Florida 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 Florida allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

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

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