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How to Renew Your Maine Land Surveyor License

Maine land surveyors must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
December 31, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Maine land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).

When to renew

Maine land surveyors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (ME Land Surveyors: renew Dec 31 of odd years; 8 hrs professional development (maine.gov))

The continuing education Maine requires

Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires 8 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Maine sets land surveyors requirements by license class (All licensees). 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, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) requires 8 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

    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 Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

Maine land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Maine land surveyors need?
Maine land surveyors must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).
Can Maine land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maine requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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