Land Surveyor / Vermont
2026 data Vermont board official source

Vermont Land Surveyor License Requirements

Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

Determines property boundaries. Licensed in all 50 states.

What the Vermont data shows for Land Surveyors

Becoming a licensed land surveyor in Vermont means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. Vermont 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. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Vermont, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Land Surveyor · Vermont

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 Vermont

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Vermont?
In Vermont, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Vermont?
To become a licensed land surveyor in Vermont, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Vermont licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Vermont from another state?
Vermont 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 Vermont licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Vermont require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing?
Vermont doesn't condition land surveyor licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

What to do with this land surveyor license

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

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

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