Pennsylvania Land Surveyors
Coordinated through the PA Department of State

Pennsylvania Land Surveyors Certification Testing

Important Information

The new PA Land Surveying Examination is being delivered. The exam is available year-round as a computer-based exam at 12 locations throughout Pennsylvania. We are excited to bring this new level of convenience to the Pennsylvania land surveying community.

Examination Scheduling Information

Please VERIFY that you have registered your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors.

Only those who have been approved by the Board are permitted to schedule an exam. Applications to take an exam are submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). Once approved, a notification with instructions on how to schedule an exam will be emailed to you.

 

Contact us

Depending on the nature of your question, you may need to contact either Pearson or the State Board. Please select the correct tab for contact information for each entity.

Contact Pearson to:

  • Schedule, cancel, or reschedule an examination
  • Obtain information regarding your examination

Contact the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists to:

  • Clarify information about licensure
  • Change your demographic information (e.g., name, email, etc.)
  • Obtain license verification

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Last updated 2026-03-03