Land Surveyor / Oregon
2026 data Oregon board official source

Oregon Land Surveyor License Requirements

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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 Oregon data shows for Land Surveyors

Oregon's path to land surveyor licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam. Oregon 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. Oregon doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Oregon 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 · Oregon

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 Oregon

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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Oregon? ▼
In Oregon, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Oregon? ▼
Certification as a land surveyor in Oregon means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Oregon licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Oregon from another state? ▼
Oregon doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for land surveyors; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Oregon licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Oregon require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for land surveyor licensing in Oregon; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

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What to do with this land surveyor license

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

  • See how Oregon'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 Oregon's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Oregon overview

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