Land Surveyor licensing

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

New York land surveyor licenses renew every three years (triennial) and require 24 CE hours per 3-year cycle. Of that total, 1 hour must be professional ethics.

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Renewal cycle
Triennial
CE required
24 / cycle
ethics hours
1 of total
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in New York

New York requires 24 CE hours per 3-year renewal cycle, of which 1 must be professional ethics hours.

New York allows up to 6 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

NYSED (Education Law 7211). 24 contact hours per 3-year registration (PE is 36; surveyor differs). At least 1 hour ethics; up to 6 hours carry to the next triennium; first registration exempt.

How to renew your New York land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    New York land surveyor licenses renew every three years (triennial). 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 1 ethics. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the New York 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 York land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

New York land surveyor licenses are renewed every three years (triennial).

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

New York requires 24 CE hours per 3-year cycle, including 1 professional ethics hour.

Does New York require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 1 must be professional ethics. PE License Pro tracks your ethics hours against this requirement automatically.

Does New York allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

Yes. New York allows up to 6 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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