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I want to confirm the surveyor I'm hiring has a valid license.
Asked October 25, 2026
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Every state licenses professional land surveyors through a state board. You can usually check online in a few minutes [1].
- Find your state board: our licensing page links each state's board.
- Search the license lookup by name or license number.
- Check the status: active, expired or disciplined, plus any business (firm) license if your state requires one.
- Match the seal: the surveyor's seal and signature on the final drawing should match the license.
Also ask about:
- experience with your type of property,
- professional liability insurance,
- a written scope and schedule [2].
Unlicensed "surveys" often can't be used for permits, lenders or disputes. Checking takes minutes and avoids that risk.
General information only. Answers here are not a survey or legal advice, and no one here can tell you where your boundary is. For your property, hire a licensed land surveyor in your state; for legal questions, a real-estate attorney.