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

45 hours for Surveyor Intern; 20 hours for Surveyor Intern, as set by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS).

Is an exam required to get licensed in North Carolina?

Our research of the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) 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 Surveyor Intern license in North Carolina

The NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS)

Required hours by license class

Surveyor Intern

45 required hours

Who this applies to: Graduate of a four year surveying curriculum or other equivalent curriculum approved by the Board

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Source: NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) · verified 2026-09-03

Surveyor Intern

20 required hours

Who this applies to: Associate's degree in surveying technology approved by the Board

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) · verified 2026-09-03

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does North Carolina require for land surveyors?: 45 hours for Surveyor Intern; 20 hours for Surveyor Intern, as set by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS).
Is an exam required to get licensed in North Carolina?: Our research of the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) 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, North Carolina land surveyors renewal requires 15 hours of continuing education — see North Carolina land surveyors continuing education.