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West Virginia · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your West Virginia Land Surveyor License

West Virginia land surveyors must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers West Virginia land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors.

When to renew

West Virginia land surveyors licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://wvbps.wv.gov/law)

The continuing education West Virginia requires

West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors requires 8 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • 2 hours Minimum Technical Standards every four years (Board-approved seminar)
  • 2 hours Professional Ethics every four years (Board-approved seminar)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    West 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 8 hours of board-approved continuing education

    West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors requires 8 hours every year, including 2 hours Minimum Technical Standards every four years (Board-approved seminar), 2 hours Professional Ethics every four years (Board-approved seminar). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with West Virginia Board of Professional 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 West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors

West Virginia land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do West Virginia land surveyors need?
West Virginia land surveyors must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors.
What topics are required for West Virginia land surveyors continuing education?
West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors requires coverage of: 2 hours Minimum Technical Standards every four years (Board-approved seminar); 2 hours Professional Ethics every four years (Board-approved seminar).
Can West Virginia land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the West Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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