Land Surveyor / Minnesota
2026 data Minnesota board official source

Minnesota 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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Determines property boundaries. Licensed in all 50 states.

What the Minnesota data shows for Land Surveyors

To practice as a land surveyor in Minnesota, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Minnesota's professional licensing framework, 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 Minnesota, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Minnesota reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Minnesota

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 Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Minnesota? ▼
In Minnesota, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Minnesota? ▼
To become a licensed land surveyor in Minnesota, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Minnesota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Minnesota evaluates out-of-state land surveyor licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Minnesota licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
Minnesota does not currently require a criminal background check for land surveyor licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

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Land Surveyor in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.