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How to Renew Your Maryland Land Surveyor License

Maryland land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor) rule on September 4, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Maryland land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor).

When to renew

Maryland 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://labor.maryland.gov/license/ls/lscpc.shtml)

The continuing education Maryland requires

Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Minimum 4 CPC units per cycle in: Minimum Standards of Practice; Maryland boundary law cases and materials; ethical concerns and conflicts; codes of conduct; standards of practice or care

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Maryland 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

    Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Minimum 4 CPC units per cycle in: Minimum Standards of Practice; Maryland boundary law cases and materials; ethical concerns and conflicts; codes of conduct; standards of practice or care. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor)

Maryland land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Maryland land surveyors need?
Maryland land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor).
What topics are required for Maryland land surveyors continuing education?
Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors (Maryland Department of Labor) requires coverage of: Minimum 4 CPC units per cycle in: Minimum Standards of Practice; Maryland boundary law cases and materials; ethical concerns and conflicts; codes of conduct; standards of practice or care.
Can Maryland land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maryland requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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