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Pennsylvania · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Pennsylvania Land Surveyor License

Pennsylvania land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as required by State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
each renewal period
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Pennsylvania land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

When to renew

Pennsylvania land surveyors licenses renew each renewal period, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Pennsylvania requires

State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists requires 24 hours of approved continuing education each renewal period. 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

    Pennsylvania sets land surveyors requirements by license class (All licensees). 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

    State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists requires 24 hours each renewal period. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

    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 State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Pennsylvania land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Pennsylvania land surveyors need?
Pennsylvania land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as set by State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Can Pennsylvania land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Pennsylvania requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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