Oregon
Oregon land surveyors are regulated by the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS). Oregon requires 30 PDH per biennial period with no limitations on online coursework.
Everything on one card.
The fields most candidates ask us about, pulled directly from the board's published requirements.
Step-by-step to PLS.
A linear view of the typical path — from education to license. Some steps overlap in practice.
- 01
Meet Education Requirements
Oregon requires education in surveying or a related field. Verify specific degree and coursework requirements with OSBEELS.
- 02
Pass the FS Exam
Available nowThe NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam is computer-based, offered year-round at Pearson VUE testing centers. 110 questions, 6 hours.
- 03
Gain Qualifying Experience
Accumulate progressive land surveying experience under the supervision of a licensed PLS. Verify specific requirements with OSBEELS.
- 04
Pass the PS Exam
Available nowThe NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying exam is computer-based, offered year-round at Pearson VUE testing centers.
- 05
Apply for Licensure
Submit your completed application to OSBEELS with all required documentation.
After you're licensed.
What this state requires to keep your license active.
- Total Hours
- 30 PDH per biennial (24-month) period
- Ethics Requirement
- Not specified separately — verify with OSBEELS
- Carryover
- Not confirmed — verify with OSBEELS
- Self-Study
- No limit on online hours
- Renewal Period
- Biennial
- Pre-Approval Required?
- Not confirmed — verify with OSBEELS
- Audit
- Not confirmed — verify with OSBEELS
Coming in from another state?
Oregon offers comity licensure — verify specific requirements with OSBEELS. NCEES Records are accepted.
Verify everything yourself.
Every detail above is sourced from these documents. If the board updates, we update — usually within a week.
Oregon's prep, when it's ready.
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