Iowa Land Surveyor Continuing Education Requirements
Iowa land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing).
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Requirements at a glance
What Iowa requires of land surveyors
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Iowa land surveyors need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) requires.
- 1 license class
30 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 Iowa land surveyors must cover
Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
professional ethics (2 of 30 PDH; 4 of 40 if dual PE/PLS)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Iowa
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) 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 Iowa land surveyor license.
Questions Iowa land surveyors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Iowa land surveyors need?
- Iowa land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing).
- What topics are required for Iowa land surveyors continuing education?
- Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) requires coverage of: professional ethics (2 of 30 PDH; 4 of 40 if dual PE/PLS).
- Can Iowa land surveyors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Iowa requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Iowa land surveyors licensing resources
- Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing)
The Iowa board that licenses land surveyors and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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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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