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How to Renew Your Indiana Land Surveyor License

Indiana land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Indiana land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors.

When to renew

Indiana land surveyors licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/indiana/865-IAC-1-15-2)

The continuing education Indiana requires

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • min 6 hours mandatory topics: 865 IAC 1-10 rules of professional conduct; 865 IAC 1-12 surveying standards (surveyor responsibility, measurements, retracement conclusions, plats, route surveys, surveyor location reports, section corner perpetuation); IC 25-21.5 registration act; legal descriptions (IC 25-21.5-1-7)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Indiana sets land surveyors requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors requires 24 hours every 2 years, including min 6 hours mandatory topics: 865 IAC 1-10 rules of professional conduct; 865 IAC 1-12 surveying standards (surveyor responsibility, measurements, retracement conclusions, plats, route surveys, surveyor location reports, section corner perpetuation); IC 25-21.5 registration act; legal descriptions (IC 25-21.5-1-7). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Indiana 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 Indiana, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors

Indiana land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Indiana land surveyors need?
Indiana land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors.
What topics are required for Indiana land surveyors continuing education?
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors requires coverage of: min 6 hours mandatory topics: 865 IAC 1-10 rules of professional conduct; 865 IAC 1-12 surveying standards (surveyor responsibility, measurements, retracement conclusions, plats, route surveys, surveyor location reports, section corner perpetuation); IC 25-21.5 registration act; legal descriptions (IC 25-21.5-1-7).
Is an exam required to renew a Indiana land surveyors license?
Yes — Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Indiana land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Indiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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