South Carolina · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your South Carolina Land Surveyor License
South Carolina land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
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- CE hours
- 30 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- June 30, 2028
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers South Carolina land surveyors holding a Professional Surveyors license. Requirements are set by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
When to renew
South Carolina 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, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (SC Land Surveyors: expire June 30 of even years; grace to Jul 31 (llr.sc.gov))
The continuing education South Carolina requires
South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires 30 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
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
South Carolina sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Professional Surveyors). 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, 2028.
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Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education
South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires 30 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the South Carolina land surveyors course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In South Carolina, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with South Carolina 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 South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
South Carolina land surveyor renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do South Carolina land surveyors need?
- South Carolina land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
- Which license classes does the South Carolina land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: Professional Surveyors.
- Can South Carolina land surveyors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above
- South Carolina Land Surveyors continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class