Becoming a licensed land surveyor in West Virginia
One path is a board-approved bachelor's degree in surveying (with at least 30 hours of surveying courses) plus two years of experience in responsible charge; other degrees need four years (30-13A-8).
Getting licensed in West Virginia
Candidates pass the Fundamentals of Surveying exam and finish their experience before taking the Principles and Practice exam and the West Virginia exam.
The board's state-specific exam has 60 closed-book multiple-choice questions and is given in April and October.
Licenses are renewed annually or biennially on or before July 1, with a renewal fee (30-13A-14).
Completing continuing education is a condition of license renewal.
Sources: Degree with 30 surveying hours plus experience; West Virginia state exam: 60 questions, April and October
Common questions
Who licenses land surveyors in West Virginia?
The West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors licenses and regulates land surveyors in West Virginia.