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Minnesota PS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam in Minnesota.
Quick Facts
Licensing Board
Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
License Title
Licensed Land Surveyor (LLS)
NCEES Exam Fee
$375 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(651) 296-2388
Experience Requirements
4 years of qualifying experience with degree; 6 years without degree
Minnesota Also Requires: Minnesota State-Specific Exam
Minnesota requires a state-specific exam covering Minnesota surveying statutes (MS Chapter 326), rules, and standards of practice.
How to Apply
- 1Verify you meet Minnesota's experience requirements through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design.
- 2Gather work experience documentation and professional references.
- 3Submit your application to the Minnesota 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; must pass state-specific exam
Continuing Education
24 PDH per biennial renewal
Neighboring States
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design before applying. Last reviewed April 2026.