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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: GA Land Surveyor Exam

70%

Passing Score

PELS

100 Q

Exam Questions

PELS

4 hrs

Time Limit

PELS

30 PDH

CE Per Cycle

PELS

4 yrs

Experience Required

PELS

$600

Total Fees

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Georgia requires passing the NCEES FS and PS exams plus a state-specific exam covering Georgia boundary law and minimum technical standards. The state board (PELS) oversees licensing under Georgia Code Title 43.

About the GA Land Surveyor Exam

The Georgia land surveyor state exam covers Georgia boundary law, minimum technical standards, metes and bounds state with historical colonial grants boundary descriptions, state board regulations under O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 15, and professional surveying ethics and practice standards.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

Varies (Georgia PELS)

GA Land Surveyor Exam Content Outline

25%

GA Boundary Law

Georgia boundary determination, adverse possession, riparian rights, easements

25%

GA Standards of Practice

Minimum technical standards, plat requirements, monument standards, accuracy

20%

GA Regulations

PELS licensing, continuing education, ethics, disciplinary process

15%

Legal Descriptions

Metes and bounds, legal descriptions, deed interpretation

15%

Professional Practice

Professional liability, sealing/stamping, contracts, expert witness

How to Pass the GA Land Surveyor Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 4 hours
  • Exam fee: Varies

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

GA Land Surveyor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Georgia boundary law principles under O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 15
2Study Georgia minimum technical standards for surveys
3Know the PELS licensing requirements and disciplinary procedures
4Understand metes and bounds state with historical colonial grants boundary description methods
5Review Georgia professional practice and ethics standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Georgia land surveyor state exam cover?

The GA state exam covers Georgia boundary law under O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 15, minimum technical standards, state licensing regulations, and professional practice standards specific to Georgia.

How many questions are on the Georgia land surveyor state exam?

The Georgia state-specific land surveyor exam typically contains around 100 multiple-choice questions covering state laws, standards, and boundary principles unique to Georgia.

What is the passing score for the Georgia land surveyor state exam?

Georgia requires a score of 70% or higher to pass the state-specific professional land surveyor examination.

What are Georgia's continuing education requirements for land surveyors?

Georgia requires professional land surveyors to complete 30 professional development hours each biennium, including mandatory ethics and standards of practice content.