Ohio

Bachelor's degree required

Licensing Board

Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

Education

BS degree required — in surveying, related field, or any BS + 30 hrs surveying courses meeting NCEES standard (per ORC 4733.11)

Experience

4 years progressive experience after SI certification

Examinations

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

Continuing Education

30 PDH per 2-year cycle (min 2 hrs ethics/rules; max 3 hrs correspondence annually)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available with NCEES Record

Professional Society

Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio

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