Alaska

Bachelor's degree required

Licensing Board

Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors

Education

BS in ABET-accredited land surveying program (per 12 AAC 36.065); partial education may be considered with additional experience

Experience

Varies by education level per board table; 4 years typical with BS

Examinations

  • FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
  • PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
  • State-specific: Alaska Land Surveying Examination (AKLS, offered April and October)

Continuing Education

24 PDH per 2-year cycle (expires Dec 31 odd years; 8 PDH min per registration if holding multiple)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available with NCEES Record

Professional Society

Alaska Society of Professional Land Surveyors

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors .