Washington Land Surveyor Continuing Education Requirements
Washington land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS).
Applies to Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) — Standard Biennial PDH.
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Requirements at a glance
What Washington requires of land surveyors
Set by Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS)
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) — Standard Biennial PDH
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Washington land surveyors need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS) requires.
- 1 license class
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) — Standard Biennial PDH
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Washington land surveyors must cover
Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Professional Land Surveying — Qualifying Activities (Elective)min. 30 hours
Washington Survey Law and Standards — Mandatory Attestation
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Washington
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS) 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 Washington land surveyor license.
Questions Washington land surveyors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Washington land surveyors need?
- Washington land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS).
- Which license classes does the Washington land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) — Standard Biennial PDH.
- What topics are required for Washington land surveyors continuing education?
- Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS) requires coverage of: Professional Land Surveying — Qualifying Activities (Elective) (30 hours); Washington Survey Law and Standards — Mandatory Attestation.
- Can Washington land surveyors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Washington requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Washington land surveyors licensing resources
- Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS)
The Washington board that licenses land surveyors and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every land surveyors course is built to meet Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS) 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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