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New Hampshire land surveyors are regulated by the Board of Land Surveyors, established under RSA 310-A:55. The license title is Licensed Land Surveyor (LLS). New Hampshire is unique in not requiring a specific degree — instead, it requires 6 years of accumulated experience in land surveying, with up to 4 years of credit for college enrollment in surveying, engineering, forestry, or forestry technician programs. Candidates must pass the NCEES FS and PS exams plus the New Hampshire Legal Aspects (NHL) exam. The SIT designation was repealed effective July 1, 2024.

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Licensing Board
Board of Land Surveyors (RSA 310-A:55)
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Board Website
nh.gov/jtboard/landsurveyors.htm
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License Title
Licensed Land Surveyor (LLS)
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Intern Title
Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) designation was repealed effective July 1, 2024 (RSA 310-A:64)
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Education
No specific degree required — up to 4 years of education credit for college enrollment in surveying, engineering, forestry, or forestry technician programs (must complete at least one surveying course per year)
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Experience
6 years accumulated experience in land surveying (RSA 310-A:63); up to 4 years may be education credit; remaining must be under direct full-time supervision of a licensed LS; majority must be in boundary line determination
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Required Exams
FS (national), PS (national), New Hampshire Legal Aspects (NHL) exam — held semi-annually in April and October
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Renewal
Biennial, $150 renewal fee
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CE Requirement
8 CEU per biennial period (4 contact hours = 1 CEU; equivalent to 32 contact hours); no online limitations
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CE Carryover
No carryover permitted
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Reciprocity
Yes — non-residents may practice per RSA 310-A:69; must meet NH requirements
Pathway

Step-by-step to PLS.

A linear view of the typical path — from education to license. Some steps overlap in practice.

  1. 01

    Meet Education and Experience Requirements

    New Hampshire requires 6 years of accumulated experience in land surveying (RSA 310-A:63). Up to 4 years may be credited for enrollment at an institution of higher learning pursuing a curriculum of surveying, engineering, forestry, or forestry technician, provided at least one course in land surveying was completed during each year claimed. The remaining experience must be gained while under the direct full-time supervision of a licensed land surveyor (Lan 302.03). A majority of experience must be spent in work related to boundary line determination. Two years of demonstrated proficiency in research is required.

  2. 02

    Pass the FS Exam

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    The NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam is computer-based, offered year-round at Pearson VUE testing centers. 110 questions, 6 hours. Note: The SIT designation was repealed effective July 1, 2024 (RSA 310-A:64). The SIT exam fee was $75. A candidate failing an exam may apply for re-examination; failing 3 consecutive times requires evidence of additional experience, study, or education credits acceptable to the board.

  3. 03

    Gain Remaining Qualifying Experience

    Complete the balance of the 6-year experience requirement under the direct full-time supervision of a licensed land surveyor. Experience gained in the armed services may be credited if equivalent to civilian surveying work. Teaching experience at an advanced level in land surveying curriculum may also be creditable. Experience cannot be obtained in violation of RSA 310-A:53.

  4. 04

    Pass the PS Exam

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    The NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying exam is computer-based, offered year-round at Pearson VUE testing centers. The PLS exam fee is $310. Exams are held semi-annually in April and October per Lan 303.01.

  5. 05

    Pass the New Hampshire Legal Aspects (NHL) Exam

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    The NHL exam tests your knowledge of New Hampshire statute and case law related to land surveying. The exam fee is $125. This exam is held semi-annually in April and October at available facilities. The exam is required for all applicants including non-residents seeking licensure in New Hampshire.

  6. 06

    Apply for Licensure

    Submit your completed application with the $120 application fee and all required documentation. Upon satisfactorily meeting all requirements of RSA 310-A and paying all applicable fees, the board will issue your license authorizing the practice of land surveying. A pocket card is issued biennially upon renewal.

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Continuing education

After you're licensed.

What this state requires to keep your license active.

Total Hours
8 CEU per biennial period (4 contact hours = 1 CEU; equivalent to 32 contact hours total)
Ethics Requirement
Not specified separately — verify with board
Carryover
No carryover permitted from one license term to another
Self-Study
No online limitations
Renewal Period
Biennial — $150 renewal fee
Pre-Approval Required?
Not confirmed — verify with board
Audit
Not confirmed — verify with board
Reciprocity

Coming in from another state?

Non-residents may apply for licensure per RSA 310-A:69. Applicants must meet New Hampshire's requirements including the 6-year accumulated experience and all three examinations (FS, PS, NHL). The board evaluates out-of-state credentials for equivalence.

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