Land Surveyor / Virginia
2026 data Virginia board official source

Virginia 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 Virginia data shows for Land Surveyors

To practice as a land surveyor in Virginia, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Virginia's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Upfront cost is $150 on a 2-year cycle. Virginia doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Virginia 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 · Virginia

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 Virginia

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 Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Virginia? ▼
Virginia's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Virginia? ▼
Virginia licenses land surveyors who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Virginia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Virginia from another state? ▼
Virginia 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 Virginia licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Virginia require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to land surveyor licensing in Virginia at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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Land Surveyor in Virginia 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 Virginia 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.