Applications for Professional Land Surveyor Licensure
PLS Initial License Application Process
Applicants for Initial Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor are NOT required to file an application with this office until such time as they have completed all education, examination, and experience requirements. Once a candidate has completed their qualifying degree and passed the Fundamental of Engineering or Fundamentals of Surveying, respectively, they may register directly with NCEES at NCEES.org to take their professional exam.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be typewritten or computer generated.
Choose one of the following forms to pursue licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor
- Form A - Comity Applicants and Re-Licensure Applicants who are NCEES Record Holders
- Form B - Comity Applicants and Re-Licensure Applicants who ARE NOT NCEES Record Holders
- Form C - Initial Licensure Applicants
- Form D, Part Two - for NCEES RECORD HOLDERS
After completing an approved education program curriculum, passing both the FS and PS Exams, and obtaining the required experience, you will submit Form D, Part Two to complete the licensure process. - Form D, Part Two - for NON-NCEES Record Holders
Use this application if you will NOT be requesting that NCEES transmit a NCEES Record to the Oklahoma Board as part of your initial licensure application.
2024 OLS Exam Dates
Useful Documents & Links
Download the Four Paths to Licensure Guide
Download the OLS Exam Specifications
Download the OLS Exam Information & Guidance
Download the OLS Study References
Download the Oklahoma State Statute 11, Platting and Zoning Sections 41.101-115 and 42.101-106
Download the CCR Instruction Manual
Download the Topographic and Planimetric Mapping Instruction Manual
Download the Verification of Licensure/Examinations Form
Download the Examination Dates & Application Deadlines Document
Download the Criminal Disqualifications Document
Download the Fee Waiver for Low-Income Individuals
Download the Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act Document
For questions, please email Taylor Aizenman.
To order official preparation material produced by the exam professionals of NCEES, contact:
NCEES
200 Verdae Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
1-800-250-3196
www.ncees.org
Special Testing Accommodations
Religious and ADA accommodation requests must be received 60 days prior to the exam administration date.
For forms and guidelines, go to http://ncees.org/exams/special-accommodations/
Firm Practice
If you plan to practice engineering and/or land surveying through a firm, you must download the Certificate of Authorization Application and submit it along with your PLS application.
Once Completed
Proof-read all information. Then, PRINT THE COMPLETED FORM (SINGLE SIDED) and MAIL to:
Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
220 NE 28th Street, Suite 120
Oklahoma City, OK 73105