Illinois
Bachelor's degree requiredLicensing Board
Education
BS in land surveying or BS in related science with 24 semester hrs surveying (per 225 ILCS 330, Admin Rule 1270)
Experience
4 years responsible charge under PLS
Examinations
- FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
- PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
- State-specific: Illinois Jurisdictional Exam (IJ)
Continuing Education
20 PDH per 2-year cycle (4 hrs IL Statutes/Rules, 2 hrs professional conduct, 1 hr sexual harassment, 13 hrs surveying)
Reciprocity & Comity
Comity available
Professional Society
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Illinois Land Surveyors Licensing Board .