Louisiana · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Louisiana Land Surveyor License
Louisiana land surveyors must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team.
- CE hours
- 15 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Louisiana land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.
When to renew
Louisiana 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 Louisiana requires
Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board requires 15 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Boundary law and state minimum standards of practice
- Professional ethics
- Surveying standards and technology updates
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Louisiana 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
Complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education
Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board requires 15 hours every 2 years, including Boundary law and state minimum standards of practice, Professional ethics, Surveying standards and technology updates. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Louisiana land surveyors course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Louisiana, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying 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 Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board
Louisiana land surveyor renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Louisiana land surveyors need?
- Louisiana land surveyors must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.
- What topics are required for Louisiana land surveyors continuing education?
- Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board requires coverage of: Boundary law and state minimum standards of practice; Professional ethics; Surveying standards and technology updates.
- Can Louisiana land surveyors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Louisiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above
- Louisiana Land Surveyors continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class