PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Per HAR §16-115-39 and comity provisions, applicants with current surveyor licenses from another jurisdiction may apply for endorsement. Must meet Hawaii's requirements. NCEES exams may be waived with 15 years experience in responsible charge.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Comity Available
Endorsement Requirements for Land Surveyors
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
|
accepts_ncees_record:
True
requires_current_license:
True
must_meet_hawaii_requirements:
True
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 and comity provisions
|
Must hold surveyor license in another jurisdiction. Hawaii does not license by reciprocity - all applicants must meet Hawaii requirements. NCEES Council Record holders must request NCEES transmit record to Board. May have licensed surveyor non-supervisor verify experience in responsible charge.
95% confidence
|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
VARIES
discipline:
surveying
meets_hawaii_standards:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 and HRS Chapter 464
|
Must meet education requirements per Hawaii standards. Level of education dictates verification type needed.
85% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
waiver_available:
True
waiver_experience_years:
15
|
Optional
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 examination waiver provision
|
NCEES FS exam may be waived with 15 years experience in responsible charge verified by licensed surveyor.
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
responsible_charge_acceptable:
True
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 and HRS Chapter 464
|
Must meet Hawaii's experience requirements per HRS Chapter 464. Licensed surveyors from other jurisdictions may have licensed surveyor verify experience in responsible charge.
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
waiver_available:
True
waiver_experience_years:
15
|
Optional
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 examination waiver provision
|
NCEES PS exam may be waived with 15 years experience in responsible charge.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
exam_name:
Hawaii Description Writing Exam
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 examination requirements
|
Hawaii Description Writing Exam required for all land surveyor applicants, including endorsement applicants. State-specific exam, $80 fee.
100% confidence
|