PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Endorsement pathway for professional land surveyors licensed in other jurisdictions
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Comity Available
Endorsement from Other Jurisdictions
Department may license applicant who meets all NY requirements except examination and holds license from another jurisdiction with equivalent examination per §68.10
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
|
accepts_mle:
True
requires_fe_for_comity:
False
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§68.10
|
Applicant must hold license or certificate to practice land surveying upon written examination by legally constituted board of examiners in any other state or political subdivision of the US, provided examination was equivalent to NY examination at time it was issued. Must meet all other NY requirements except examination.
95% confidence
|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
land surveying
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(2), §68.10
|
Must meet NY education requirements - bachelor's or higher degree in land surveying, or alternative education requirements
85% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(3), §68.10
|
Must meet NY experience requirements - practical experience satisfactory to the department. Years vary based on education level.
85% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(4), Examination Requirements
|
2-hour New York State-specific examination may be required for comity applicants to demonstrate knowledge of NY surveying law and practice
90% confidence
|