TN
Tennessee PS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam in Tennessee.
Quick Facts
Licensing Board
Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors
License Title
Registered Land Surveyor (RLS)
NCEES Exam Fee
$375 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(615) 741-3611
Experience Requirements
4 years of qualifying experience with degree; 6 years without degree
Tennessee Also Requires: Tennessee State-Specific Exam
Tennessee requires a state-specific exam covering Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62 Chapter 18 and Tennessee minimum standards for land surveys.
How to Apply
- 1Verify you meet Tennessee's experience requirements through the Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors.
- 2Gather work experience documentation and professional references.
- 3Submit your application to the Tennessee 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 and equivalent qualifications
Continuing Education
24 PDH per biennial renewal
Neighboring States
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors before applying. Last reviewed April 2026.