Land Surveyor / North Dakota
2026 data North Dakota board official source

North Dakota Land Surveyor License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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What the North Dakota data shows for Land Surveyors

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

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. North Dakota doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Land Surveyor · North Dakota

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 North Dakota

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in North Dakota? ▼
Certification as a land surveyor in North Dakota means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The North Dakota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
North Dakota 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 North Dakota licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.