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How to Renew Your Iowa Land Surveyor License

Iowa land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Iowa land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing).

When to renew

Iowa 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/chapter/02-07-2024.193C.7.pdf)

The continuing education Iowa requires

Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • professional ethics (2 of 30 PDH; 4 of 40 if dual PE/PLS)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Iowa 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 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including professional ethics (2 of 30 PDH; 4 of 40 if dual PE/PLS). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing)

    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 Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing)

Iowa land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Iowa land surveyors need?
Iowa land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing).
What topics are required for Iowa land surveyors continuing education?
Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) requires coverage of: professional ethics (2 of 30 PDH; 4 of 40 if dual PE/PLS).
Can Iowa land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Iowa requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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