A New York licensed land surveyor (LS) is a professional who uses applied mathematics and other technical and research skills to measure and plot:
The practice of land surveying or use of the title "land surveyor" within New York State requires licensure.
To be licensed as a land surveyor in New York State you must:
The specific requirements for licensure are contained in Title 8, Article 145, Section 7206-a of New York's Education Law and Part 68 of the Commissioner's Regulations.
To become licensed as a professional engineer in New York State you must complete a combination of education and experience for which years of credit are awarded. The credit awarded for your education determines the required number of years of experience you need:
To be licensed as a professional engineer in New York State, you must pass:
Examinations are developed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and administered by CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. or Pearson VUE Testing Centers.
All exam applicants are required to read the "NCEES Examinee Guide" prior to being allowed to register for the exam. Please use this link to access the "NCEES Examinee Guide" at: http://ncees.org/exams/examinee-guide/
The fee for licensure and first registration is $377.
In 2014, there were 33 licenses issued for this occupation.
In 2015, there were 25 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of July 1, 2016, there are 1,477 active licenses for this occupation.
New York State Education Department
Education Building
Division of Professional Licensing
Services Engineering/Land Surveying Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 250
E-mail: mailto:opunit1@nysed.gov
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Fees stated and other information contained in this report are subject to change. Please contact the licensing authority listed above for the most current information.
This page was last updated on 11/23/16.
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