Land Surveyor

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This record was last updated on January 14, 2016, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
State exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Applicants must: 1) Be at least 21 years old, of good character and good reputation. 2) Pass a 2-hour Nevada State Board land surveying examination. 3) Pass the Fundamentals of Land Surveying (LSI) exam.* 4) Pass the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying (PLS) examination.* Note: An applicant for the PLS exam must have completed a 4 year approved college program in surveying and have 4 years of experience in land surveying. *National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) exams (8-hour and 6-hour written tests.) To be eligible for certification as a land surveyor intern applicants must: 1) Be a graduate of, or in the final year of, a land-surveying or engineering curriculum of 4 years approved by the board. 2) Have passed the Fundamentals of Land Surveying (LSI) exam. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application and exam (professional land surveyor)--$200; biennial license renewal (professional land surveyor)--$100; application for Fundamentals/Intern (LSI) exam--$30; PLS Nevada specific exam--$100.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
No continuing education requirement
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Board
Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors
Address
1755 E. Plumb Lane, Suite 135 Reno 89502
Agency website
http://www.nvboe.org
Last updated
January 14, 2016

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Source and verification

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