Surveying Exams
April 2022 exam results have been emailed. If you did not receive your results or you have questions, email licensing@pels.texas.gov.
Exam Dates
The RPLS, Reciprocal (RCP), and LSLS Exams are offered in Austin, Texas biannually. The next exams will be September 30, 2022. Refer to the application and registration deadlines below. All new applications postmarked before the application deadline will be worked for approval to sit for the exam. Applicants that are approved for the exam, must pay the $150 exam fee and register for the exams prior to the exam registration deadline. The Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (SIT) is offered by NCEES all year. There is no deadline for the applicant to take the SIT Exam.
Exam Dates and Deadlines
| Deadline for NEW Applications | Payment Deadline | Exam Day | |
| Fall 2022 Exams | July 8, 2022 | September 9, 2022 | September 30, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 Exams | January 13, 2023 | March 24, 2023 | April 14, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 Exams | July 14, 2023 | September 22, 2023 | October 13, 2023 |
Forfeiture of the Exam Fee
You must notify the Board in writing 10 days prior to the exam date only if you cannot take the examination. Failure to notify the Board will result in forfeiture of the exam fee.
Please bring your current driver’s license. If you bring a lunch or snack, please place it in a clear, transparent bag.
Exam Results
Exam results are communicated to examinees by the board once they are available.
(Please allow up to 8 weeks after the exam date.)