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Mississippi · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Mississippi Land Surveyor License

Mississippi land surveyors must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Mississippi land surveyors holding a license in one of these classes: PS Annual CPC — licensed 5 years or fewer in Mississippi, PS Annual CPC — licensed more than 5 years in Mississippi. Requirements are set by Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.

When to renew

Mississippi land surveyors licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Rules 5.2 and 15.3, Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors Rules and Regulations (biennial renewal effective 2023; all licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years))

The continuing education Mississippi requires

Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Mississippi Standards of Practice — at least 1 hour
  • Professional Ethics — at least 1 hour
  • General Surveying Professional Development (elective) — at least 10 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Mississippi sets land surveyors requirements by license class (PS Annual CPC — licensed 5 years or fewer in Mississippi, PS Annual CPC — licensed more than 5 years in Mississippi). 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, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires 12 hours every year, including Mississippi Standards of Practice, Professional Ethics, General Surveying Professional Development (elective). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and 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 Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

Mississippi land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Mississippi land surveyors need?
Mississippi land surveyors must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Which license classes does the Mississippi land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 12 hours requirement applies to: PS Annual CPC — licensed 5 years or fewer in Mississippi, PS Annual CPC — licensed more than 5 years in Mississippi.
What topics are required for Mississippi land surveyors continuing education?
Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires coverage of: Mississippi Standards of Practice (1 hour); Professional Ethics (1 hour); General Surveying Professional Development (elective) (10 hours).
Can Mississippi land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Mississippi requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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