Land Surveyor licensing

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

Maryland land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 4 hours must be professional ethics.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
ethics hours
4 of total
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in Maryland

Maryland requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 4 must be professional ethics hours.

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

MD State Board for Professional Land Surveyors. 24 PDH/biennium; min 4 in MD law/ethics or standards of practice; pre-approval.

How to renew your Maryland land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Maryland 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, including 4 ethics. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the Maryland 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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Maryland land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Maryland requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 4 professional ethics hours.

Does Maryland require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 4 must be professional ethics. PE License Pro tracks your ethics hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Maryland allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

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

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