Maryland
No degree requiredLicensing Board
Education
No degree required (non-academic path available per §15-305)
Experience
10+ years via non-academic path; 2 years with BS from approved curriculum
Examinations
- FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
- PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
- State-specific: Maryland Law & Ethics Exam (2-hr) plus Storm Drain & Road Grade Design Exam (4-hr)
Continuing Education
24 CPC per 2-year renewal cycle
Reciprocity & Comity
Comity available; must pass state-specific exams
Professional Society
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors .