Washington
No degree requiredLicensing Board
Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Education
No degree required (experience-based path per WAC 196-21)
Experience
8 years total; ABET education may offset up to 4 years; 80% passing on state law review
Examinations
- FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) — required by all states
- PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) — required by all states
- State-specific: Washington State-Specific Land Surveying Exam (Law Review, 80% passing required)
Continuing Education
30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle
Reciprocity & Comity
Comity available with NCEES Record; must pass state-specific exam
Professional Society
Last verified: April 2026. Requirements can change — always confirm with Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors .