Tennessee
No degree requiredLicensing Board
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
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Tennessee State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors .