How many hours of pre-license education does Nebraska require for land surveyors?

15 hours for Land Surveyor or Surveyor-in-Training, as set by the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors (NBELS).

Is an exam required to get licensed in Nebraska?

Our research of the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors (NBELS) rule does not show a required exam alongside the education hours. Confirm with the board before you apply.

Can I complete these hours online?

Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

How to get a Land Surveyor or Surveyor-in-Training license in Nebraska

The Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors (NBELS) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors (NBELS)

Required hours by license class

Land Surveyor or Surveyor-in-Training

15 required hours

Who this applies to: Applicant denied registration due to failure of written examination

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Source: Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors (NBELS) · verified 2026-09-03

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Nebraska require for land surveyors?: 15 hours for Land Surveyor or Surveyor-in-Training, as set by the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors (NBELS).
Is an exam required to get licensed in Nebraska?: Our research of the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors (NBELS) rule does not show a required exam alongside the education hours. Confirm with the board before you apply.
Can I complete these hours online?: Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Nebraska land surveyors renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education — see Nebraska land surveyors continuing education.