District of Columbia
Bachelor's degree requiredLicensing Board
Education
BS degree required (EAC/ABET-accredited or equivalent per D.C. Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)
Experience
4 years progressive experience under licensed PS
Examinations
- FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
- PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
- State-specific: Contact DC board for current state-specific exam requirements
Continuing Education
12 PDH per renewal cycle (including 1 course in Ethics)
Reciprocity & Comity
Comity available
Professional Society
National Society of Professional Surveyors (no DC-specific society)
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineering .