Land Surveyor / Missouri
2026 data Missouri board official source

Missouri 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.

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Determines property boundaries. Licensed in all 50 states.

What the Missouri data shows for Land Surveyors

Missouri sets the entry bar for land surveyors at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Missouri's licensing regime, 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 Missouri, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Missouri handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Missouri

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Missouri? ▼
Missouri requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Missouri? ▼
To become a licensed land surveyor in Missouri, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Missouri licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Missouri from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for land surveyors in Missouri - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Missouri licensing board for the current process.
Does Missouri require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to land surveyor licensing in Missouri at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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Land Surveyor in Missouri 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 Missouri 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.