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How to Renew Your Michigan Land Surveyor License

Michigan land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing rule on September 10, 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 Michigan land surveyors holding a Standard Renewal CE — 30 Hours (licensed ≥24 months) license. Requirements are set by Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing.

When to renew

Michigan 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. (R 339.17507 (Mich. Admin. Code) — CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the license expiration date, which is tied to each licensee's individual issue date)

The continuing education Michigan requires

Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Professional Ethics Related to Surveying — at least 2 hours
  • Elective Surveying-Relevant Topics — at least 28 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Michigan sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Standard Renewal CE — 30 Hours (licensed ≥24 months)). 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

    Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Professional Ethics Related to Surveying, Elective Surveying-Relevant Topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Michigan 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 Michigan, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional 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 Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing

Michigan land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Michigan land surveyors need?
Michigan land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing.
Which license classes does the Michigan land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Standard Renewal CE — 30 Hours (licensed ≥24 months).
What topics are required for Michigan land surveyors continuing education?
Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing requires coverage of: Professional Ethics Related to Surveying (2 hours); Elective Surveying-Relevant Topics (28 hours).
Can Michigan land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Michigan requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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