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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: RI Land Surveyor Exam

70%

Passing Score

BDP

100 Q

Exam Questions

BDP

4 hrs

Time Limit

BDP

24 PDH

CE Per Cycle

BDP

4 yrs

Experience Required

BDP

$400

Total Fees

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Rhode Island requires passing the NCEES FS and PS exams plus a state-specific exam covering Rhode Island boundary law and minimum technical standards. The state board (BDP) oversees licensing under Rhode Island General Laws Title 5.

About the RI Land Surveyor Exam

The Rhode Island land surveyor state exam covers Rhode Island boundary law, minimum technical standards, metes and bounds state without PLSS boundary descriptions, state board regulations under RIGL Title 5, Chapter 8.1, and professional surveying ethics and practice standards.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

Varies (Rhode Island BDP)

RI Land Surveyor Exam Content Outline

25%

RI Boundary Law

Rhode Island boundary determination, adverse possession, riparian rights, easements

25%

RI Standards of Practice

Minimum technical standards, plat requirements, monument standards, accuracy

20%

RI Regulations

BDP 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 RI 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
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RI Land Surveyor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Rhode Island boundary law principles under RIGL Title 5, Chapter 8.1
2Study Rhode Island minimum technical standards for surveys
3Know the BDP licensing requirements and disciplinary procedures
4Understand metes and bounds state without PLSS boundary description methods
5Review Rhode Island professional practice and ethics standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Rhode Island land surveyor state exam cover?

The RI state exam covers Rhode Island boundary law under RIGL Title 5, Chapter 8.1, minimum technical standards, state licensing regulations, and professional practice standards specific to Rhode Island.

How many questions are on the Rhode Island land surveyor state exam?

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

What is the passing score for the Rhode Island land surveyor state exam?

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

What are Rhode Island's continuing education requirements for land surveyors?

Rhode Island requires professional land surveyors to complete 24 professional development hours each biennium, including mandatory ethics and standards of practice content.