AK
Alaska FS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Fundamentals of Surveying exam in Alaska.
Quick Facts
Licensing Board
Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
License Title
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
NCEES Exam Fee
$225 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(907) 465-1676
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in surveying or closely related field; or associate's degree + additional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience Requirements
Eligibility to sit for the FS exam varies by state — check with your state board for current requirements
Alaska Also Requires: Alaska State-Specific Exam
Alaska requires a state-specific exam covering USPLSS (U.S. Public Land Survey System), Alaska surveying statutes (AS 34.65), and state-specific survey practices for remote and frontier conditions.
How to Apply
- 1Check the Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors website for current eligibility requirements and application forms.
- 2Create a MyNCEES account at ncees.org.
- 3Submit your application to your state board (most states require board approval before NCEES registration).
- 4Once approved, register and pay through your MyNCEES account ($225 exam fee).
- 5Schedule your exam at a Pearson VUE test center.
Reciprocity / Comity
Accepts comity applications; must meet Alaska experience standards
Continuing Education
24 PDH per biennial renewal
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors before applying. Last reviewed April 2026.