Description
Establish official land boundaries and help determine the value of plots of land. Research deeds, write legal descriptions of land, measure plots of land, and collect information for maps and charts. May head up a survey party, where they are responsible for its activities and the accuracy of its work. Plan fieldwork, select survey reference points, determine the exact location of land features, and prepare survey reports. Select survey staff, prepare budgets, and buy survey equipment.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 310-A:53; Administrative Rules Chapter Lan 100 - 500 |
Licensure Requirements
- Complete at least one college level course in land surveying; or engage in land surveying work as a land surveyor-in-training under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor
- At least six years accumulated experience/education in land surveying work
Examination
- Written examination required
Continuing Education
- Eight continuing education units (CEUs) are required biennially
Fees
| Application |
$100.00 |
| Examination—NHL |
$100.00 |
| Examination—PLS |
$175.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$120.00 |
| Surveyor-in-training application |
$50.00 |
| Surveyor-in-training examination |
$85.00 |
| Surveyor-in-training renewal (one-time renewal) |
$40.00 |
Reciprocity: Permitted
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 424
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 17-1022.00 Surveyors
Related Training: Surveying Technology/Surveying
Further Information*
NH Land Surveyors Association
77 Main Street
PO Box 689
Raymond NH 03077-0689
phone: (603) 895-4822
web: <www.nhlsa.org>
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveyors (NCEES)
280 Seneca Creek Road
PO Box 1686
Clemson SC 29633-1686
phone: (800) 250-3196
web: <www.ncees.org>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
