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New Mexico · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your New Mexico Land Surveyor License

New Mexico land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors.

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

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers New Mexico land surveyors holding a NM Professional Land Surveyor — Biennial PDH license. Requirements are set by New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors.

When to renew

New Mexico 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, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (sblpes.state.nm.us/license-renewal/ (odd-numbered licenses: December 31 of each odd year; even-numbered licenses: December 31 of each even year); 16.39.2 NMAC)

The continuing education New Mexico requires

New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics / Business-Related — at least 2 hours
  • General Professional Development (Elective) — at least 28 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    New Mexico sets land surveyors requirements by license class (NM Professional Land Surveyor — Biennial PDH). 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 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Ethics / Business-Related, General Professional Development (Elective). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional 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 New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors

New Mexico land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New Mexico land surveyors need?
New Mexico land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors.
Which license classes does the New Mexico land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: NM Professional Land Surveyor — Biennial PDH.
What topics are required for New Mexico land surveyors continuing education?
New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors requires coverage of: Ethics / Business-Related (2 hours); General Professional Development (Elective) (28 hours).
Can New Mexico land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Mexico requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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