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How to Renew Your Georgia Land Surveyor License

Georgia land surveyors must complete 7.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
7.5 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Georgia land surveyors holding a license in one of these classes: Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor Annual PDH Requirement. Requirements are set by Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board. Hours differ by class — 7.5 hours for Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor Annual PDH Requirement; 3 hours for Land Surveyor.

When to renew

Georgia land surveyors licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (O.C.G.A. 43-15-6(b); HB 476 (2022) (changed renewal from biennial to annual); Board Rule 180-11-.03 (eff. June 9, 2024); pels.georgia.gov/land-surveyor-information/ ('GA PLS licenses must be renewed annually before December 31 of each year'))

The continuing education Georgia requires

Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board requires 7.5 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Minimum Technical Standards — at least 3 hours
  • General Land Surveying Professional Development — at least 270 minutes

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Georgia sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor Annual PDH Requirement). 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, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 7.5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board requires 7.5 hours every year, including Minimum Technical Standards, General Land Surveying Professional Development. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

    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 Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

Georgia land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Georgia land surveyors need?
Georgia land surveyors must complete 7.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Georgia?
Requirements differ by license class in Georgia: 7.5 hours for Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor Annual PDH Requirement; 3 hours for Land Surveyor.
What topics are required for Georgia land surveyors continuing education?
Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board requires coverage of: Minimum Technical Standards (3 hours); General Land Surveying Professional Development (4.5 hours).
Can Georgia land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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