License Exams
Applicants who have successfully completed the education and work experience requirements are required to pass three examinations to become a licensed Professional Surveyor in the State of Michigan. The three exams are (NCEES) Fundamentals of Surveying (FLS) exam, (NCEES) Principles and Practice of Surveying (PLS) exam, and the Michigan Principles and Practice of Surveying (PTII-B) exam.
The FS and PS examinations are administered in the spring and fall of every year. Applications are due in the Board Office by January 1st for the spring exam or July 1st for the fall exam. In addition to applying with the Board Office, applicants for the FS and PS examination must also apply with Engineering & Land Surveying Examination Service (NCEES Exam Administration Services) after approval.
The Michigan Principles and Practice Examination (PT-II-B) is not administered by NCEES Exam Administration Services. Upon Board Approval, candidates will be referred to the examination contractor, Psychological Services Inc. (PSI) to register for the next scheduled examination.
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Exam
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Description
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Study Materials
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FS/PT - I Fundamentals of Land Surveying
8 hours
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Applicants must possess an acceptable bachelor's degree in surveying or equivalent education. Applicants must be within six months of receiving the bachelor's degree in surveying and provide either a transcript or registrar's statement indicating such.
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Closed examination. No reference materials are allowed in with the candidates; however, all candidates will be furnished with the FS Reference Manual at the examination site. Refer to NCEES study guides www.ncees.org
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PS/PT - IIA Principles & Practice of Land Surveying
6 hours
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May be taken after the applicant has completed an acceptable bachelor's degree in surveying or equivalent education and 4 years of work experience following receipt of that degree. If you do not possess a bachelor's degree in surveying, your education will need to be evaluated. Applicants should apply at least six months prior to the exam deadline in order to have their degree evaluated.
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Open examination. Candidates may take any reference material into the test room, however, all material must be bound. Loose papers should be placed in a three-ring binder. Refer to NCEES study guides www.ncees.org
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PT - IIB Michigan Principles & Practice Exam
4 hours
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May be taken after the applicant has completed an acceptable bachelor's degree in surveying or equivalent education and 4 years of work experience following receipt of that degree. If you do not possess a bachelor's degree in surveying, your education will need to be evaluated.
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Closed examination. No reference materials are allowed in with the candidates. Refer to Michigan Principles and Practice Test Specifications.
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First-time applicants for the Fundamentals of Surveying (Part I/FS) exam and the Principles and Practice of Surveying (Part IIA/PS) must apply with the State Board office by submitting the Professional Surveyors License Examination Application by January 1 for the spring exam or July 1 for the fall exam. After Board approval, they must register with NCEES Exam Administration Services.
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First-time applicants for the Michigan Principles and Practice Exam (PTII-B) exam must apply with the State Board office by submitting the Professional Surveyors License/Examination Application for the next scheduled examination. You cannot apply with NCEES for this examination.
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Applicants re-scheduling for the FS/PS exams must register with NCEES Exam Administration Services www.ncees.org.
- Applicants re-scheduling for the Michigan PT-II-B exam
must contact PSI at www.psiexams.com.
You cannot apply with NCEES for this examination.
Exam grades are released approximately 4 months after the exam is administered and will be mailed directly to the candidate for the FS and PS exam results from NCEES Exam Administration Services as soon as they are available. Do not call the Board Office asking for grades. They cannot be released over the telephone.
Applicants who do not become licensed within 10 years of the original application date will be required to meet current licensing requirements for education, experience, and examinations.
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