Virginia

Associate degree minimum

Licensing Board

Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects

Education

AS in surveying or related field

Experience

6 years with AS; 4 years with BS

Examinations

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

Continuing Education

16 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (per 18 VAC 10-20-683)

Reciprocity & Comity

Comity available with NCEES Record

Professional Society

Virginia Association of Surveyors

Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects .