Land Surveyor licensing

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

Rhode Island land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
20 / cycle
ethics hours
None
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in Rhode Island

Rhode Island requires 20 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Rhode Island does not break out a separate ethics subset.

Rhode Island allows up to 5 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

RI Board of Registration for PLSs. 20 PDH/biennium; max 10 online; up to 5 carry over.

How to renew your Rhode Island land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Rhode Island 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 20 CE hours for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the Rhode Island 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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Rhode Island land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Rhode Island requires 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

Does Rhode Island require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Rhode Island does not break out a separate ethics requirement for land surveyors; the full CE total applies. PE License Pro still tracks every hour against the state rule.

Does Rhode Island allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

Yes. Rhode Island allows up to 5 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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