Alabama · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Alabama Land Surveyor License
Alabama land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS) rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 30 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- December 31, 2027
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Alabama land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS).
When to renew
Alabama land surveyors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (AL Land Surveyors: Dec 31 biennial odd-year cycle; 30 PDH/2yrs (bels.alabama.gov; odd-parity from board FAQ + 2015 conversion - confirm by phone before commercial reliance))
The continuing education Alabama requires
Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- 4 PDH on the Standards of Practice for Surveying in the State of Alabama every two years
- 1 PDH ethics every year
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Alabama sets land surveyors requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2027.
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Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education
Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including 4 PDH on the Standards of Practice for Surveying in the State of Alabama every two years, 1 PDH ethics every year. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Alabama land surveyors course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In Alabama, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS)
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS)
Alabama land surveyor renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Alabama land surveyors need?
- Alabama land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS).
- What topics are required for Alabama land surveyors continuing education?
- Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS) requires coverage of: 4 PDH on the Standards of Practice for Surveying in the State of Alabama every two years; 1 PDH ethics every year.
- Can Alabama land surveyors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BELS) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Alabama Land Surveyors continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class