Land Surveyor / Delaware
2026 data Delaware board official source

Delaware Land Surveyor License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

PlainCredential home → About this data

Determines property boundaries. Licensed in all 50 states.

What the Delaware data shows for Land Surveyors

Becoming a licensed land surveyor in Delaware means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. Delaware regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Upfront cost is $150 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Delaware, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Delaware evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Land Surveyor · Delaware

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Delaware

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

Compare & Explore

Compare all states for Land Surveyor All Delaware licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Delaware licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Delaware? ▼
In Delaware, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Delaware? ▼
Certification as a land surveyor in Delaware means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Delaware licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Delaware from another state? ▼
Out-of-state land surveyor credentials get a case-by-case review in Delaware rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Delaware licensing board.
Does Delaware require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
Delaware doesn't condition land surveyor licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

Related Guides

What to do with this land surveyor license

Land Surveyor in Delaware is one requirement row in a land surveyor-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Delaware licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.