Tennessee

No degree required

Licensing Board

Tennessee State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors

Education

High school diploma/GED + 18 semester hrs board-approved surveying coursework (per TCA § 62-18-109); AS and BS paths also available

Experience

10 years with HS diploma; 6 years with AS; 2 years with BS

Examinations

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

Continuing Education

30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (includes ethics and Standards of Practice; max 15 online)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available with NCEES Record

Professional Society

Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Tennessee State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors .