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Missouri PS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Principles and Practice 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
$375 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(573) 751-0047
Experience Requirements
4 years of qualifying experience with degree; 6 years without degree
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
- 1Verify you meet Missouri's experience requirements through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.
- 2Gather work experience documentation and professional references.
- 3Submit your application to the Missouri 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 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.