WI
Wisconsin PS Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about taking the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam in Wisconsin.
Quick Facts
Licensing Board
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Examining Board of Professional Land Surveyors
License Title
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
NCEES Exam Fee
$375 NCEES exam fee + state application fee
Board Phone
(608) 266-2112
Experience Requirements
4 years of qualifying experience with degree; 6 years without degree
Wisconsin Also Requires: Wisconsin State-Specific Exam
Wisconsin requires a state-specific exam covering Wisconsin surveying statutes (Wis. Stat. Chapter 443) and administrative code.
How to Apply
- 1Verify you meet Wisconsin's experience requirements through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Examining Board of Professional Land Surveyors.
- 2Gather work experience documentation and professional references.
- 3Submit your application to the Wisconsin 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
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Examining Board of Professional Land Surveyors before applying. Last reviewed April 2026.