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West Virginia land surveyors are regulated by the West Virginia Board of Professional Land Surveyors, under WV Code Article 30-13A. West Virginia requires 8 PDH annually with mandatory in-person classroom requirements for Minimum Technical Standards and Professional Ethics courses every 4 years.

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Licensing Board
West Virginia Board of Professional Land Surveyors
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Board Website
wvbps.wv.gov
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License Title
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
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Intern Title
Surveyor Intern — verify with board
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Education
Per WV Code §30-13A-8 — verify with board
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Experience
Progressive experience under a licensed PLS — verify with board
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Required Exams
FS (national), PS (national), state-specific exam — verify with board
08
Renewal
Annual
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CE Requirement
8 PDH annually; every 4 years: 2 PDH Minimum Technical Standards + 2 PDH Professional Ethics at board-approved seminar (in-person mandatory)
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CE Carryover
Not confirmed — verify with board
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Reciprocity
Yes — verify specific requirements with board
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 Requirements

    West Virginia requires education and experience per WV Code §30-13A-8. Verify specific degree and coursework requirements with the board.

  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

    Gain Qualifying Experience

    Accumulate progressive land surveying experience under the supervision of a licensed PLS. Verify specific requirements with the board.

  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

    Apply for Licensure

    Submit your completed application to the board with all required documentation.

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Continuing education

After you're licensed.

What this state requires to keep your license active.

Total Hours
8 PDH annually
Ethics Requirement
Every 4 years: 2 PDH in Minimum Technical Standards + 2 PDH in Professional Ethics at a board-approved seminar (in-person mandatory; out-of-state licensees may request CD-ROM from the board)
Carryover
Not confirmed — verify with board
Self-Study
Mandatory Standards and Ethics courses must be taken in classroom setting; elective hours may be taken online
Renewal Period
Annual
Pre-Approval Required?
Yes — mandatory courses must be at board-approved seminars
Audit
Not confirmed — verify with board
Reciprocity

Coming in from another state?

West Virginia offers comity licensure — verify specific requirements with the board. NCEES Records are accepted.

Source documents

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