Massachusetts

No degree required

Licensing Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

Education

No degree required for licensure (per 250 CMR 3.04 and board FAQ); 2-year/60 credit minimum for SIT certificate; BS reduces experience

Experience

Varies by education — more experience required without degree; 4 years with BS (3 in responsible charge)

Examinations

  • FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
  • PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
  • State-specific: Massachusetts-specific jurisprudence exam (component of PS exam)

Continuing Education

No mandatory CE required for license renewal (confirmed per 250 CMR 3.04 and MSPE)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available

Professional Society

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors .