Land Surveyor / Washington
2026 data Washington board official source

Washington 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 Washington data shows for Land Surveyors

Washington 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 Washington's licensing regime, 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 Washington, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Washington evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Washington

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Land Surveyor in Washington? ▼
Washington requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Land Surveyor in Washington? ▼
To become a licensed land surveyor in Washington, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Washington licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Land Surveyor license to Washington from another state? ▼
Washington 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 Washington licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Washington require a background check for Land Surveyor licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to land surveyor licensing in Washington at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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Land Surveyor in Washington 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 Washington 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.