PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2023
BASELINE MAPPING
ohio_ps_comity
SOURCE SUMMARY
Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.18 and Rule 4733-13-01 - Out-of-state PS may obtain Ohio registration by comity if qualifications meet Ohio requirements, but must pass Ohio-specific PS examination
Requirements at a Glance
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Exams
PS
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Requirements
Registration by endorsement for out-of-state professional surveyors with Ohio-specific exam requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
COMITY
requires_active_license: True
requires_equivalent_qualifications: True
accepts_ncees_record: True
Required
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Section 4733.18 and Rule 4733-13-01 - Out-of-state PS may obtain Ohio registration by comity conditioned on being legally qualified by registration in applicant's own state or U.S. territory and that qualifications meet Ohio requirements
Applicant must be legally qualified by registration to practice in own state/territory and qualifications must meet requirements of Sections 4733.11 and 4733.19. Temporary registration available while permanent registration pending
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EXAM
exam: PS
jurisdiction_specific: True
Required
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Section 4733.18 and Rule 4733-13-01 - Person applying for registration as professional surveyor by comity in Ohio shall be required to pass the final Ohio state-specific professional surveying examination, devoted to the laws and practices peculiar to the state of Ohio
Even with comity, PS applicants must pass Ohio state-specific PS exam covering Ohio laws and practices
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