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New Jersey PS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam in New Jersey.
Quick Facts
Licensing Board
New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
License Title
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
NCEES Exam Fee
$375 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(973) 504-6460
Experience Requirements
4 years of qualifying experience with degree; 7 years without degree
New Jersey Also Requires: New Jersey State-Specific Exam
New Jersey requires a state-specific exam covering New Jersey surveying laws (NJSA 45:8-27 et seq.) and minimum standards.
How to Apply
- 1Verify you meet New Jersey's experience requirements through the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
- 2Gather work experience documentation and professional references.
- 3Submit your application to the New Jersey 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 equivalent qualifications
Continuing Education
24 PDH per biennial renewal
Neighboring States
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors before applying. Last reviewed April 2026.