New York

No degree required

Licensing Board

New York Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology

Education

AS in land surveying or related field (no-degree 8-year experience path available but expires April 3, 2029 per Article 145 §2-b)

Experience

8 credits total required (education + experience); AS earns education credit, rest filled by experience

Examinations

  • FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
  • PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
  • State-specific: NYS State-Specific Land Surveying Examination (Part 3, 2 hours)

Continuing Education

36 PDH per 3-year registration period

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available

Professional Society

New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with New York Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology .