Illinois Land Surveyor Continuing Education Requirements
Illinois land surveyors must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
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Requirements at a glance
What Illinois requires of land surveyors
Set by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- CE hours required
- 20 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course Illinois land surveyors need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires.
- 1 license class
20 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Illinois land surveyors must cover
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
min 4 hours Illinois statutes and rules
min 2 hours professional conduct
1 hour sexual harassment prevention training
min 14 hours land surveying or related sciences
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Illinois
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 20 hours and topics Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Illinois land surveyor license.
Questions Illinois land surveyors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Illinois land surveyors need?
- Illinois land surveyors must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- What topics are required for Illinois land surveyors continuing education?
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires coverage of: min 4 hours Illinois statutes and rules; min 2 hours professional conduct; 1 hour sexual harassment prevention training; min 14 hours land surveying or related sciences.
- Is an exam required to renew a Illinois land surveyors license?
- Yes — Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Illinois land surveyors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Illinois requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Illinois land surveyors licensing resources
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
The Illinois board that licenses land surveyors and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every land surveyors course is built to meet Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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