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How to Renew Your North Dakota Land Surveyor License

North Dakota land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors rule on September 4, 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 North Dakota land surveyors holding a Professional Land Surveyors license. Requirements are set by North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

When to renew

North Dakota 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. (https://www.ndpelsboard.org/continuing-education)

The continuing education North Dakota requires

North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 1 hour
  • Minimum 20 of 30 hours in technical subjects (max 10 nontechnical)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    North Dakota sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Professional Land Surveyors). 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

    North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Ethics, Minimum 20 of 30 hours in technical subjects (max 10 nontechnical). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land 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 North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

North Dakota land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do North Dakota land surveyors need?
North Dakota land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Which license classes does the North Dakota land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Professional Land Surveyors.
What topics are required for North Dakota land surveyors continuing education?
North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors requires coverage of: Ethics (1 hour); Minimum 20 of 30 hours in technical subjects (max 10 nontechnical).
Can North Dakota land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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