Kansas

No degree required

Licensing Board

Kansas State Board of Technical Professions

Education

No degree required (12 college hrs approved surveying coursework per K.A.R. 66-9-5, since 2010)

Experience

8 years with non-degree path; 6 years with AS; 4 years with BS

Examinations

  • FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
  • PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
  • State-specific: Kansas State-Specific Exam (KSS, 2-part, ~2 hrs 15 min)

Continuing Education

30 CEU per 2-year renewal cycle (includes 2 hrs Kansas Minimum Standards)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available; 8 years education/experience required

Professional Society

Kansas Society of Land Surveyors

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Kansas State Board of Technical Professions .