New Mexico

Bachelor's degree required

Licensing Board

New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors

Education

BS degree required (4-year surveying or related science per 16.39.5 NMAC)

Experience

4 years with board-approved surveying curriculum; 8 years with related science degree

Examinations

FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
State-specific: New Mexico State-Specific Surveying Exam

Continuing Education

30 PDH per 2-year cycle

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available with NCEES Record

Professional Society

New Mexico Professional Surveyors

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors .