Land Surveyor / Pennsylvania
2026 data Pennsylvania board official source

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania data shows for Land Surveyors

Becoming a licensed land surveyor in Pennsylvania means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. Pennsylvania regulators place this credential inside their 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 Pennsylvania, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Pennsylvania 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 · Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Pennsylvania? ▼
Pennsylvania requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Pennsylvania? ▼
To become a licensed land surveyor in Pennsylvania, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Pennsylvania licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Pennsylvania from another state? ▼
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Pennsylvania require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
Pennsylvania 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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Land Surveyor in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.