Land Surveyor licensing

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

New Mexico land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 2 hours must be professional ethics.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
30 / cycle
ethics hours
2 of total
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in New Mexico

New Mexico requires 30 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 2 must be professional ethics hours.

New Mexico allows up to 15 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

NM State Board of Licensure for PEs and PSs. 30 PDH/biennium incl 2 ethics; up to 15 carry over; max 10 self-directed.

How to renew your New Mexico land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    New Mexico 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, including 2 ethics. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the New Mexico 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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New Mexico land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

New Mexico requires 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 2 professional ethics hours.

Does New Mexico require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Yes. Of the 30 CE hours, 2 must be professional ethics. PE License Pro tracks your ethics hours against this requirement automatically.

Does New Mexico allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

Yes. New Mexico allows up to 15 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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