Louisiana
Bachelor's degree requiredLicensing Board
Education
BS degree (4-year) with min 30 semester hrs surveying/mapping/real property courses (per R.S. 37:693)
Experience
4 years combined office/field (2+ 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: Louisiana Laws and Procedures Exam (plus oral exam)
Continuing Education
15 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle
Reciprocity & Comity
Comity available with NCEES Record
Professional Society
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board .