Land Surveyor / Rhode Island
2026 data Rhode Island board official source

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island data shows for Land Surveyors

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Rhode Island 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 - Rhode Island reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Land Surveyor · Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island licenses land surveyors who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Rhode Island from another state? ▼
Out-of-state land surveyor credentials get a case-by-case review in Rhode Island rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for land surveyor licensing in Rhode Island; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

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Land Surveyor in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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.