Land Surveyor licensing

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

Wisconsin land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 2 hours must be professional ethics.

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

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in Wisconsin

Wisconsin requires 20 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 2 must be professional ethics hours.

Wisconsin does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

WI Examining Board of PEs, Designers, Land Surveyors. 20 PDH/biennium; min 2 PDH in each of 3 areas (incl ethics/standards).

How to renew your Wisconsin land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

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

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    Renew through the Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

Wisconsin requires 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 2 professional ethics hours.

Does Wisconsin require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

Yes. Of the 20 CE hours, 2 must be professional ethics. PE License Pro tracks your ethics hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Wisconsin allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

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

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