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How to Renew Your Rhode Island Land Surveyor License

Rhode Island land surveyors must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR) rule on September 4, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Rhode Island land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR).

When to renew

Rhode Island land surveyors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (RI Land Surveyors: renew June of odd years, postmark by June 30; 20 PDH/biennium (bdp.ri.gov))

The continuing education Rhode Island requires

Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR) requires 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. 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

    Rhode Island 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 June 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR) requires 20 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR)

    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 Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR)

Rhode Island land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island land surveyors need?
Rhode Island land surveyors must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors (Division of Design Professionals, DBR).
Can Rhode Island land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Rhode Island requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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