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How to Renew Your Kentucky Land Surveyor License

Kentucky land surveyors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Kentucky land surveyors holding a Professional Land Surveyor license. Requirements are set by Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors.

When to renew

Kentucky 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.

The continuing education Kentucky requires

Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors requires 16 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Professional ethics — at least 4 hours
  • Boundary law and state minimum standards of practice
  • Surveying standards and technology updates

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Kentucky sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Professional Land Surveyor). 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 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors requires 16 hours every 2 years, including Professional ethics, Boundary law and state minimum standards of practice, Surveying standards and technology updates. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Kentucky Board of Engineers & 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 Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors

Kentucky land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Kentucky land surveyors need?
Kentucky land surveyors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors.
Which license classes does the Kentucky land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 16 hours requirement applies to: Professional Land Surveyor.
What topics are required for Kentucky land surveyors continuing education?
Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors requires coverage of: Professional ethics (4 hours); Boundary law and state minimum standards of practice; Surveying standards and technology updates.
Can Kentucky land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Kentucky requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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