Florida

Bachelor's degree required

Licensing Board

Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers

Education

BS in surveying from ABET-accredited program (degree required per FDACS)

Experience

4 years under licensed PSM

Examinations

  • FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
  • PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
  • State-specific: Florida State-Specific Exam (Minimum Technical Standards)

Continuing Education

24 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (includes laws/rules and Standards of Practice)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available; must pass state-specific exam

Professional Society

Florida Surveying and Mapping Society

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers .