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Missouri FS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Fundamentals of Surveying exam in Missouri.
Quick Facts
Licensing Board
Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects
License Title
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
NCEES Exam Fee
$225 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(573) 751-0047
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in surveying 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.
Missouri Also Requires: Missouri State-Specific Exam
Missouri requires a state-specific exam covering Missouri surveying statutes (RSMo Chapter 327) and administrative rules.
How to Apply
- 1Check the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional 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
Continuing Education
30 PDH per biennial renewal
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects before applying. Last reviewed April 2026.