Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers

Richard "Rick" Morrison, Executive Director

Professional Profile

Important Information (Hot Topics)

Board Information

The Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers consists of 9 members: 6 surveyors and mappers, 1 photogrammetric mapper and 2 consumer members.

If you're interested in serving on the Board, download the application form and return it to the Governor's Appointments Office at PL01 The Capitol, Tallahasssee, Florida, 32399-0001, for consideration.
The Board currently has the following openings: 2 consumer members.

Board Meeting Information

License Information

Definition of Occupation and Class Codes

License Categories:
Professional Surveyor and Mapper
Business Entity

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - Yes
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - Yes

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Application Packages and Forms

Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades.  Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Candidate Information Booklets
Exam Dates and Locations
Exam Review / Hearing Information
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Professional Surveyor and Mapper = $255
Business Entity = $355

Continuing Education Requirement
Completion of at least 24 hours of continuing education courses during each biennium prior to the renewal date, 6 hours of which must be a Minimum Technical Standards (MTS) course or a course on laws affecting the practice of surveying and mapping.

Continuing Education Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for  the management of continuing education providers and courses.  Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.
Continuing education main page
Continuing education policy
List of continuing education providers and courses, and hours required
Information for providers / instructors

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

Links and Resources

Florida Surveying and Mapping Society

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing

Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

The Florida Land Surveyors Council

Florida Association of Cadastral Mappers

National Geodetic Survey

U.S. Geological Survey

Land Boundary Information System