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How to Renew Your Colorado Land Surveyor License

Colorado land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
October 31, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Colorado land surveyors holding a Professional Land Surveyor license. Requirements are set by Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

When to renew

Colorado land surveyors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is October 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (CO Land Surveyors: expire Oct 31 of odd years (dpo.colorado.gov/PLS))

The continuing education Colorado requires

Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Colorado sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Professional Land Surveyor). 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 October 31, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors requires 30 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Colorado land surveyors course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Colorado, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

    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 Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

Colorado land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Colorado land surveyors need?
Colorado land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
Which license classes does the Colorado land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Professional Land Surveyor.
Can Colorado land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Colorado requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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