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How to Renew Your Virginia Land Surveyor License

Virginia land surveyors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as required by Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Virginia land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects.

When to renew

Virginia 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 Virginia requires

Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects requires 16 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

    Virginia 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 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects requires 16 hours each renewal period. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Virginia 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 Virginia, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects

    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 Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects

Virginia land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Virginia land surveyors need?
Virginia land surveyors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as set by Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects.
Can Virginia land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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