Land Surveyor licensing

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

Ohio 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 Ohio

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

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

OH State Board of Registration for PEs and Surveyors. 30 PDH/biennium incl 2 in ethics or laws/rules; up to 15 carry over. Renews Dec 31 odd years. No board pre-approval.

How to renew your Ohio land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Ohio 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 Ohio 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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Ohio land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

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

Does Ohio 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 Ohio allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

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

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