New Jersey

Bachelor's degree required

Licensing Board

New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Education

BS from board-approved 4-year surveying curriculum (per N.J.S.A. 45:8-35; no-degree path expired 1990)

Experience

3 years progressive experience under licensed PLS

Examinations

  • FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
  • PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
  • State-specific: New Jersey State-Specific Exam + NJ Law Exam

Continuing Education

24 PDH per 2-year cycle (no online limitations)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available with NCEES Record

Professional Society

New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors

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