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How to Renew Your Ohio Land Surveyor License

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

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
December 31, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Ohio land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.

When to renew

Ohio 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, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (OH Land Surveyors: 2-yr cycle ends Dec 31 of odd years; 30 CPD hrs (ORC 4733.151))

The continuing education Ohio requires

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

  • 2 hours professional ethics or rules relevant to engineering/surveying practice

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Ohio 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 December 31, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires 30 hours every 2 years, including 2 hours professional ethics or rules relevant to engineering/surveying practice. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Ohio State Board of Registration 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 Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

Ohio land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Ohio land surveyors need?
Ohio land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
What topics are required for Ohio land surveyors continuing education?
Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires coverage of: 2 hours professional ethics or rules relevant to engineering/surveying practice.
Can Ohio land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Ohio requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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