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Alaska PS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Principles and Practice 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
$375 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(907) 465-1676
Experience Requirements
4 years of progressive surveying experience with qualifying degree; 6 years without degree; at least 2 years under a licensed PLS
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
- 1Verify you meet Alaska's experience requirements through the Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
- 2Gather work experience documentation and professional references.
- 3Submit your application to the Alaska state board (not directly to NCEES).
- 4Once approved by the state board, receive authorization from NCEES.
- 5Register and pay through your MyNCEES account ($375 exam fee).
- 6Schedule 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.