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Hawaii FS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Fundamentals of Surveying exam in Hawaii.
Quick Facts
Licensing Board
Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects
License Title
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
NCEES Exam Fee
$225 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(808) 586-3000
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience Requirements
Eligibility to sit for the FS exam varies — some states require board approval before registering with NCEES. Check with your state board.
Hawaii Also Requires: Hawaii State-Specific Exam
Hawaii requires a state-specific exam covering traditional Hawaiian land tenure systems (kuleana, ahupuaa), Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 464, and state-specific survey practices.
How to Apply
- 1Check the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects 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 with NCEES record and equivalent qualifications
Continuing Education
24 PDH per biennial renewal
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects before applying. Last reviewed April 2026.