Utah
Utah land surveyors are regulated by the Utah Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Board. Utah requires 30 PDH per biennial period with up to 15 PDH carryover. The board does not pre-approve providers or courses — licensees are responsible for selecting qualifying activities.
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
Utah requires education in surveying or a related field. Verify specific degree and coursework requirements with the board.
- 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 the board.
- 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 the Division of Professional Licensing with all required documentation.
After you're licensed.
What this state requires to keep your license active.
- Total Hours
- 30 PDH per biennial period (ending March 31 of odd-numbered years)
- Ethics Requirement
- Not specified separately — courses must be relevant to professional practice
- Carryover
- Up to 15 PDH may carry forward to the next renewal period
- Self-Study
- No limitations on online or correspondence courses; online courses must include a test documenting learning
- Renewal Period
- Biennial — expires March 31 of odd-numbered years
- Pre-Approval Required?
- No — board does not pre-approve providers or courses; licensees must determine if activities meet board requirements
- Audit
- PDH completion records must be maintained for a minimum of 4 years
Coming in from another state?
Utah offers comity licensure — verify specific requirements with the board. 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.
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