Land Surveyor licensing

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

Louisiana land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 16 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 1 hour must be professional ethics.

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

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in Louisiana

Louisiana requires 16 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 1 must be professional ethics hours.

Louisiana allows up to 7 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

LA Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS). 16 PDH/biennium (annual min 8) incl 1 ethics/yr; up to 7 carry over.

How to renew your Louisiana land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Louisiana 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 16 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 Louisiana 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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Louisiana land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Louisiana requires 16 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 1 professional ethics hour.

Does Louisiana require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Yes. Of the 16 CE hours, 1 must be professional ethics. PE License Pro tracks your ethics hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Louisiana allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

Yes. Louisiana allows up to 7 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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