Land Surveyor licensing

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

North Carolina land surveyor licenses renew annually and require 15 CE hours per year. Of that total, 1 hour must be professional ethics.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
15 / cycle
ethics hours
1 of total
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in North Carolina

North Carolina requires 15 CE hours per year, of which 1 must be professional ethics hours.

North Carolina does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. 15 PDH/year; at least 1 ethics/rules + 1 standards of practice.

How to renew your North Carolina land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    North Carolina land surveyor licenses renew annually. Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and ethics hours

    Confirm you have 15 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 North Carolina 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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North Carolina land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

North Carolina land surveyor licenses are renewed annually.

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

North Carolina requires 15 CE hours per year, including 1 professional ethics hour.

Does North Carolina require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Yes. Of the 15 CE hours, 1 must be professional ethics. PE License Pro tracks your ethics hours against this requirement automatically.

Does North Carolina allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

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

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