PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for Professional Land Surveyors licensed in another state seeking California licensure through comity. Must meet all standard requirements including California state-specific PLS exam.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
LAW
Experience
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Professional practice
References
4
References
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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COMITY
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accepts_ncees_record:
True
requires_good_standing:
True
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Required
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California Professional Land Surveyors' Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 8744
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Applicants licensed in another state (comity applicants) must meet same application requirements as all other applicants. Must provide verification of licensure and exam from other state through NCEES verification system. May submit NCEES Records in lieu of Work Experience Engagements/References and transcripts (optional). Must include summary of all engagements listed within NCEES Record if using.
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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California Professional Land Surveyors' Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 8744; California state-specific PLS exam requirement
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California law requires that ALL Professional Land Surveyor applicants, including comity applicants, successfully pass the California state-specific Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) exam. Administered twice yearly (spring and fall), 2-hour exam covering Professional Land Surveyors' Act (Business and Professions Code sections 8700-8805), Board Rules (Title 16 CCR sections 400-476), and related surveying law topics.
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Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
broad_based:
True
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Required
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California Professional Land Surveyors' Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 8742; Section 8744
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Comity applicants must meet California's qualifying experience requirements per Section 8742. Experience must be verified through NCEES verification system or Work Experience Engagement/Reference forms.
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Reference Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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REFERENCES
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count:
4
from_pe_ps_only:
True
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Required
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California Professional Land Surveyors' Act |
Business and Professions Code Section 8743; Section 8744
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Minimum of four (4) completed Work Experience Engagement/Reference forms required from land surveyors or civil engineers duly qualified to practice. If using NCEES Record in lieu of Work Experience Engagements/References, must include summary of all engagements listed within NCEES Record.
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