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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: ND Land Surveyor Exam

70%

Passing Score

NDPELS

100 Q

Exam Questions

NDPELS

4 hrs

Time Limit

NDPELS

30 PDH

CE Per Cycle

NDPELS

4 yrs

Experience Required

NDPELS

$500

Total Fees

LicenseMap 2026

North Dakota requires passing the NCEES FS and PS exams plus a state-specific exam covering North Dakota boundary law and minimum technical standards. The state board (NDPELS) oversees licensing under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 43-19.1.

About the ND Land Surveyor Exam

The North Dakota land surveyor state exam covers North Dakota boundary law, minimum technical standards, Fifth Principal meridian PLSS procedures, state board regulations under NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, and professional surveying ethics and practice standards.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

Varies (North Dakota NDPELS)

ND Land Surveyor Exam Content Outline

25%

ND Boundary Law

North Dakota boundary determination, adverse possession, riparian rights, easements

25%

ND Standards of Practice

Minimum technical standards, plat requirements, monument standards, accuracy

20%

ND Regulations

NDPELS licensing, continuing education, ethics, disciplinary process

15%

Legal Descriptions

Metes and bounds, PLSS, legal descriptions, deed interpretation

15%

Professional Practice

Professional liability, sealing/stamping, contracts, expert witness

How to Pass the ND 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

ND Land Surveyor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master North Dakota boundary law principles under NDCC Chapter 43-19.1
2Study North Dakota minimum technical standards for surveys
3Know the NDPELS licensing requirements and disciplinary procedures
4Understand PLSS procedures for the Fifth Principal meridian
5Review North Dakota professional practice and ethics standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the North Dakota land surveyor state exam cover?

The ND state exam covers North Dakota boundary law under NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, minimum technical standards, PLSS procedures, state licensing regulations, and professional practice standards specific to North Dakota.

How many questions are on the North Dakota land surveyor state exam?

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

What is the passing score for the North Dakota land surveyor state exam?

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

What are North Dakota's continuing education requirements for land surveyors?

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