North Carolina Land Surveyor Continuing Education Requirements
North Carolina land surveyors must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS).
Applies to Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Land Surveyor Annual CPC — 15 PDH.
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Getting licensed for the first time? North Carolina requires 45 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What North Carolina requires of land surveyors
Set by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS)
- CE hours required
- 15 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Land Surveyor Annual CPC — 15 PDH
- Exam to renew
- Required
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The course North Carolina land surveyors need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) requires.
- 2 license classes
15 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Professional Land Surveyor
- Professional Land Surveyor Annual CPC — 15 PDH
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics North Carolina land surveyors must cover
NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Ethics / Rules of Professional Conductmin. 1 hour
Standards of Practice for Land Surveyingmin. 1 hour
Elective Technical / Professional Developmentmin. 13 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in North Carolina
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) 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 year.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your North Carolina land surveyor license.
Questions North Carolina land surveyors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do North Carolina land surveyors need?
- North Carolina land surveyors must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS).
- Which license classes does the North Carolina land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
- The 15 hours requirement applies to: Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Land Surveyor Annual CPC — 15 PDH.
- What topics are required for North Carolina land surveyors continuing education?
- NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) requires coverage of: Ethics / Rules of Professional Conduct (1 hour); Standards of Practice for Land Surveying (1 hour); Elective Technical / Professional Development (13 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a North Carolina land surveyors license?
- Yes — NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can North Carolina land surveyors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official North Carolina land surveyors licensing resources
- NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS)
The North Carolina board that licenses land surveyors and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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