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How to Renew Your Montana Land Surveyor License

Montana land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
June 30, 2028
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Montana land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry).

When to renew

Montana land surveyors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MT Land Surveyors: renew by June 30 of even years, same as PEs (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov))

The continuing education Montana requires

Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry) requires 30 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

    Montana 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 June 30, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry) requires 30 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry)

    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 Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry)

Montana land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Montana land surveyors need?
Montana land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Dept. of Labor & Industry).
Can Montana land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Montana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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