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How to Renew Your New York Land Surveyor License

New York land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions) rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers New York land surveyors holding a Land Surveyor Triennial license. Requirements are set by NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions).

When to renew

New York land surveyors licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Commissioner's Regulations Part 59.8; 8 NYCRR §68.14 (triennial registration periods aligned to licensee's birth month per op.nysed.gov/professions/land-surveying/continuing-education-q-a: 'registration periods are adjusted so that renewals occur during the licensee's month of birth'))

The continuing education New York requires

NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Land Surveying Subject Areas (courses of learning) — at least 16 hours
  • Educational Activities / Self-Study (cap)
  • Professional Ethics (mandatory minimum) — at least 1 hour

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    New York sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Land Surveyor Triennial). 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

    NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires 24 hours every 3 years, including Land Surveying Subject Areas (courses of learning), Educational Activities / Self-Study (cap), Professional Ethics (mandatory minimum). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions)

    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 NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions)

New York land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New York land surveyors need?
New York land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions).
Which license classes does the New York land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Land Surveyor Triennial.
What topics are required for New York land surveyors continuing education?
NYS State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires coverage of: Land Surveying Subject Areas (courses of learning) (16 hours); Educational Activities / Self-Study (cap); Professional Ethics (mandatory minimum) (1 hour).
Can New York land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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