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Vermont land surveyors are regulated by the Board of Land Surveyors, under the Office of Professional Regulation within the Secretary of State's office (26 V.S.A. Chapter 45). Vermont offers four routes to licensure including a no-degree path with 72 months of internship. Vermont is unique in requiring a portfolio submission as part of the licensure process. All routes except endorsement require passing the NCEES FS and PS exams plus a Vermont Land Surveying examination.

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Licensing Board
Board of Land Surveyors, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State
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Board Website
sos.vermont.gov/land-surveyors/
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License Title
Licensed Land Surveyor (LS)
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Intern Title
Intern (internship period under a supervising LS who has been licensed 3+ years)
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Education
4 routes: (1) ABET BS in surveying + 24mo internship; (2) ABET AS in surveying + 36mo internship; (3) No degree + 72mo internship; (4) Endorsement from US/Canadian jurisdiction
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Experience
24 months (ABET BS), 36 months (ABET AS), or 72 months (no degree) of internship under a supervising LS licensed 3+ years; must cover research, reconnaissance, measurement, calculation, evaluation/verification, and perpetuation
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Required Exams
FS (national), PS (national), Vermont Land Surveying examination (state-specific)
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Renewal
Biennial — verify specific dates with board
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CE Requirement
Minimum 20 PDH of board-approved CE per renewal period (1 PDH = not less than 50 minutes)
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CE Carryover
Not confirmed — verify with board
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Reciprocity
Yes — endorsement from US/Canadian jurisdiction with substantially equivalent requirements; must pass Vermont portion of exam
Pathway

Step-by-step to PLS.

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

  1. 01

    Choose a Licensure Route and Meet Education Requirements

    Vermont offers four routes (Admin Rules 2.3–2.7): Route 1 — ABET-accredited BS in surveying + 24-month internship + portfolio + exams; Route 2 — ABET-accredited AS in surveying + 36-month internship + portfolio + exams; Route 3 — No degree required, 72-month (6-year) internship + portfolio + exams; Route 4 — Endorsement from another US or Canadian jurisdiction with substantially equivalent requirements + Vermont exam. Portfolio is required for Routes 1–3.

  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.

  3. 03

    Complete Internship Under a Supervising Land Surveyor

    Complete the required internship period (24, 36, or 72 months depending on route) under a supervising land surveyor who has been licensed for 3 or more years and who conducts regular personal review of your work. File notice with the Board within 6 months of commencing survey work. Experience must cover: research, reconnaissance, measurement, calculation, evaluation/verification, and perpetuation (Rule 2.9). File notice within 30 days of any change in supervising surveyor.

  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.

  5. 05

    Pass the Vermont Land Surveying Examination

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    Vermont requires a state-specific land surveying examination covering Vermont statutes, case law, and surveying standards. Endorsement applicants must also pass the Vermont portion of the exam.

  6. 06

    Submit Portfolio and Apply for Licensure

    Submit a complete portfolio as set forth in Part 4 of the Board's Administrative Rules (required for Routes 1–3). Submit your application with the required fee (payable to Vermont Secretary of State) and all documentation. Upon meeting all requirements, the Board will issue your license. Each surveyor must obtain a seal containing 'State of Vermont, Licensed Land Surveyor' with their name and license number.

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Continuing education

After you're licensed.

What this state requires to keep your license active.

Total Hours
Minimum 20 PDH of board-approved continuing education per renewal period (1 PDH = not less than 50 minutes)
Ethics Requirement
Not specified separately — verify with board
Carryover
Not confirmed — verify with board
Self-Study
No online limitations
Renewal Period
Biennial — verify specific dates with board; notify Office within 30 days of name/address changes
Pre-Approval Required?
Board may pre-approve educational activities; sponsors must maintain records
Audit
Not confirmed — verify with board
Reciprocity

Coming in from another state?

Vermont offers licensure by endorsement for persons holding a land surveying license in good standing from another US or Canadian jurisdiction. The Board must determine that the jurisdiction's requirements are substantially equivalent to Vermont's. The absence of a portfolio requirement in the other jurisdiction does not prevent the Board from finding substantial equivalence. Endorsement applicants must pass the Vermont portion of the land surveying examination.

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