California
No degree requiredLicensing Board
California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Education
No degree required (2 years work experience qualifies for LSIT per BPELSG)
Experience
6 years total qualifying experience without degree; BS from approved program offsets up to 4 years
Examinations
- FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
- PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
- State-specific: California State-Specific PLS Exam (4-hour) plus Laws & Board Rules Exam
Continuing Education
No mandatory CE for renewal (confirmed per BPELSG; board considering implementation as of 2024 but not yet enacted)
Reciprocity & Comity
Limited comity; California has unique requirements
Professional Society
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists .