Land Surveyor / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii Land Surveyor License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Hawaii data shows for Land Surveyors

Hawaii's path to land surveyor licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam. Hawaii folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

The initial price tag is $150 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Hawaii, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Hawaii 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 · Hawaii

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 Hawaii

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

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Hawaii? ▼
In Hawaii, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii licenses land surveyors who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Hawaii licensing board.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for land surveyors in Hawaii - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Hawaii licensing board for the current process.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
Hawaii doesn't condition land surveyor licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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What to do with this land surveyor license

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

  • See how Hawaii's land surveyor requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Land Surveyor in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Hawaii's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Hawaii overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Hawaii 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.