Iowa
Associate degree minimumLicensing Board
Education
AS in surveying/engineering accepted with additional experience (per IAC 193C Ch. 5); BS is standard path
Experience
8 years with AS; 4 years with BS; experience varies by education per board chart
Examinations
- FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
- PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
- State-specific: Iowa State Specific Land Surveying Examination (April/October)
Continuing Education
30 PDH per 2-year cycle (max 10 online/correspondence)
Reciprocity & Comity
Comity available with NCEES Record
Professional Society
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board .