Arkansas

Associate degree minimum

Licensing Board

Arkansas Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors

Education

AS/AAS in Surveying or Surveying Technology from board-approved program (per 17 CAR §285-304); BS paths also available

Experience

6 years with AS/AAS; 3 years with BS in surveying or BS + 30 hrs surveying

Examinations

FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
State-specific: Arkansas State Specific Exam

Continuing Education

30 PDH per 2-year cycle (includes 2 PDH Arkansas Standards of Practice)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available with NCEES Record

Professional Society

Arkansas Society of Professional Surveyors

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Arkansas Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors .