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Key Facts: MS Land Surveyor Exam

70/100

Passing Score

BPLES

100 Q

Exam Questions

BPLES

2 hrs

Time Limit

BPLES

24 PDH

CE Per Biennium

BPLES Rule 6.4

4 yrs

Min. Experience (Surveying BS)

Miss. Code § 73-13-23

$175

Board Fees (App + Exam)

BPLES 2026 fee schedule

Mississippi PS licensure requires the NCEES FS and PS exams plus the Board's two-hour, closed-book Mississippi Section exam: 100 one-point questions with a 70-point passing mark. Comity applicants must also pass it.

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1What is the governing board for land surveyors in Mississippi?
A.Mississippi Board of Land Surveying
B.Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
C.Mississippi Department of Commerce
D.Mississippi Board of Professional Registration
Explanation: The Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors is the governing agency that regulates both professional engineers and land surveyors in Mississippi. The Board is located in the Historic Barefield Building at 455 North Lamar Street, 2nd Floor, Jackson, Mississippi 39202.
2How many hours of continuing professional competency (CPC) are required for Mississippi land surveyor license renewal?
A.12 hours per biennium
B.18 hours per biennium
C.24 hours per biennium
D.30 hours per biennium
Explanation: Mississippi requires 24 hours of professional development (PDH) during each biennial renewal period. Of these, at least 1 hour must be in Ethics and 1 hour in Mississippi Standards of Practice. No more than 8 PDH obtained during a 24-hour period will be applied to meet the CPC requirements.
3How often must a Mississippi land surveyor licensed for 5 years or less complete a PDH in Mississippi Standards of Practice?
A.Every 4 years
B.Every 2 years
C.Annually
D.Only once at initial licensure
Explanation: Mississippi land surveyors licensed for 5 years or less must complete 1 PDH in Mississippi Standards of Practice annually. Those licensed for more than 5 years need only complete this requirement biennially. This ensures newer surveyors develop a strong foundation in state-specific standards early in their careers.
4When do Mississippi land surveyor licenses expire?
A.June 30 of even-numbered years
B.December 31 of the biennial renewal period year
C.March 31 of odd-numbered years
D.September 30 annually
Explanation: All Mississippi land surveyor licenses expire on December 31st of the year their biennial renewal period ends. Licensees must complete all continuing professional competency requirements and submit their renewal before this date to maintain active licensure status.
5What examinations are required for initial Professional Surveyor licensure in Mississippi?
A.Only the PS exam
B.The FS and PS exams only
C.The FS, PS, and a Mississippi state-specific exam
D.Only the Mississippi state-specific exam
Explanation: Initial Professional Surveyor licensure in Mississippi requires passing the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam, the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam, and a Mississippi state-specific two-hour examination. The state-specific exam tests knowledge of Mississippi surveying laws, standards of practice, and local regulations.
6For initial Professional Surveyor licensure in Mississippi (not by comity), what residency requirement applies?
A.No residency requirement
B.Must be a Mississippi resident
C.Must have lived in Mississippi for at least 5 years
D.Must work for a Mississippi firm
Explanation: For initial PS licensure (not comity), the applicant must be a Mississippi resident. This residency requirement ensures that initial licensees have a connection to the state. Comity applicants who are already licensed in other states are not subject to this same residency requirement.
7What is the minimum education requirement for the education-based route to PS licensure in Mississippi?
A.High school diploma
B.Associate degree in surveying or related field
C.Bachelor's degree in surveying
D.Doctoral degree in geodesy
Explanation: Mississippi allows an education-based route to licensure that requires an associate degree in a surveying or related field, combined with additional experience requirements. The state also provides an experience-based route with different requirements. This dual-path approach recognizes that competency can be demonstrated through different combinations of education and experience.
8Under Mississippi's standards of practice, what is the primary governing rule for surveying standards?
A.Rule 7 (Chapter 7 of Part 901)
B.Rule 14 of the Mississippi Code
C.Chapter 45 of the Mississippi Constitution
D.Title 47 of the Mississippi Administrative Code
Explanation: Mississippi's standards of practice for surveying are governed by Rule 7 (Chapter 7) of Title 30, Part 901 of the Mississippi Administrative Code. This rule was formerly known as Rule 21 and has been revised several times, with the most recent version effective January 1, 2025. It establishes minimum standards for all surveys performed in Mississippi.
9Under Mississippi's Standards of Practice, what types of surveys must comply with Section 73-13-71(4) and Section 73-13-73?
A.Only topographic surveys
B.Only construction layout surveys
C.Boundary surveys, route surveys, easement surveys, and lease surveys
D.Only ALTA surveys
Explanation: Mississippi's Standards of Practice (Rule 7/formerly Rule 21) requires that boundary surveys, route surveys, easement surveys, and lease surveys comply with Section 73-13-71(4) and Section 73-13-73 of the Mississippi Code. These survey types involve determining the perimeters of parcels by establishing or reestablishing corners and monuments.
10What is the minimum plat size required under Mississippi's Standards of Practice?
A.5 x 7 inches
B.8.5 x 11 inches
C.11 x 17 inches
D.24 x 36 inches
Explanation: Mississippi's Standards of Practice requires that no plat or map shall have dimensions of less than 8.5 x 11 inches. The plat must be drawn on reasonably stable and durable drawing paper, vellum, linen, or film of reproducible quality. The scale, acreage, and classification of the survey must also be shown.

About the MS Land Surveyor Exam

The Mississippi Section exam is the Board-prepared, two-hour, closed-book computer-based test required for Professional Surveyor licensure. It covers General Land Office/BLM surveys, the Chapter 7 Standards of Practice, Board rules, general boundary knowledge, Mississippi licensure law, and state plane coordinates.

Exam sponsor: Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$100

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Mississippi Board does not publish Mississippi Section exam pass rates. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30%

General Land Office / BLM

Meridians, cessions, private claims, section subdivision, and restoration of lost and obliterated corners

20%

Standards of Practice

Chapter 7 survey types, classification, accuracy table, monuments, and plat requirements

20%

Rules and Regulations

Part 901 rules on applications, seals, conduct, CPC, Certificate of Authority, and discipline

15%

General Knowledge

Boundary law, adverse possession, water boundaries, easements, and sixteenth section lands

10%

Licensure Law

Title 73, Chapter 13 as rewritten effective July 1, 2026

5%

State Plane Coordinates

Mississippi Coordinate System zones, recording rules, and grid-to-ground conversion

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  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $100 Official sources

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MS Land Surveyor: Suggested Study Strategy

1Weight your study time by the Board's six published subjects, starting with General Land Office/BLM at 30%
2Memorize the Chapter 7 Rule 7.5 table: 1:10,000, 1:7,500, and 1:5,000 closures with 15, 25, and 30 seconds times the square root of N
3Learn the five meridians with BLM dates: Washington 1803, St. Stephens 1805, Huntsville 1807, Choctaw 1821, Chickasaw 1833
4Read Title 73, Chapter 13 as rewritten by HB 1150 (effective July 1, 2026), since §§ 73-13-71 to -105 were repealed
5Practice single and double proportion and grid-to-ground problems, because the exam is closed book

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Mississippi land surveyor state exam cover?

The Mississippi Section exam covers six Board-published subjects: General Land Office/Bureau of Land Management (30%), Standards of Practice (20%), Rules and Regulations (20%), General Knowledge (15%), Licensure Law (10%), and State Plane Coordinates (5%).

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

The Mississippi Section exam has 100 multiple-choice questions worth one point each. It is a two-hour, closed-book computer-based test prepared by the Mississippi Board.

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

The Board sets the minimum passing grade at 70 points out of 100 on the Mississippi Section exam.

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

Mississippi Professional Surveyors must earn 24 PDH each biennial renewal period, including 1 PDH of ethics. Surveyors licensed five years or less need 1 PDH of Mississippi Standards of Practice annually; those licensed longer need 1 each biennial period (Part 901, Rule 6.4).