General Inquiries
3605 Missouri Boulevard, Suite 380
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573.751.0047 Telephone
573.751.8046 Fax
800.735.2966 TTY
800.735.2466 Voice Relay
moapeplspla@pr.mo.gov
https://pr.mo.gov/apelsla.asp
*ALERT: Effective August 28, 2022 HB 2149 changed the title "Land Surveyor-in-Training" to "Land Surveyor-Intern".
*ALERT: Effective January 1, 2024, Board Rules 20 CSR 2030-14.020, 20 CSR 2030-14.030, and 20 CSR 2030-14.040 will be amended to update the increase in the hourly requirement in Legal Aspects of Boundary Survey aka "Legal Principles of Surveying"; "Missouri Surveying Law"; "Legal Principles and Boundary Control"; "Legal Aspects of Surveying"; and "United States Public Land Surveying System (UPLSS)" from 3 hours to 6 hours.
Note: Checks and/or money orders must be drawn on a United States bank.
Log into https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/ or scan the QR code to register for your MOPRO Account beginning January 14, 2025.
To register, you need to have an email on record with your board. If you have not received an email from us about MOPRO, please contact your board ( https://pr.mo.gov/boards.asp) to update your records. Many boards have online services that allow you to quickly and easily change your contact information. Please feel free to change your email address using this feature if it is available for your board.
If you need help registering for your account or have other questions, please watch this short video: 2025 MOPRO - How to Register - YouTube!!
The video will help you register your account and introduce you to some of the features of MOPRO!
For further information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions list or contact your licensing board (https://pr.mo.gov/boards.asp).
MOPRO will give you access to your information 24/7 including, but not limited to:
- Applying for a license!
- Renewing your license, whether on time or late!
- Submitting payments online for your license, a duplicate license, or licensure verification!
- Changing your name, address, or other contact information!
- Changing corporate officers or owners of a licensed business!
Other MOPRO features that may be available, depending on your profession:
- Tracking supervision hours!
- Tracking continuing education hours!
If you have questions about your license, contact information, or other board - specific questions, please contact them for assistance! https://pr.mo.gov/boards.asp.
Important notice regarding FS exam registration and scheduling.
The FS exam is a computer based examination which is offered year-round at approved Pearson VUE test centers. Visit ncees.org/exams for details.
It's important to register and schedule the FS exam as far in advance as possible to secure an appointment at your preferred approved Pearson VUE test center. Test centers can fill up quickly.
How to register & schedule
- Visit ncees.org/exams and select your state from the drop-down menu on the right side of the page
- Login or create your MyNCEES account and complete the registration process
- Once approved, schedule your exam appointment through your MyNCEES account
NCEES Examinee Guide
http://ncees.org/exams/cbt/examinee-guide/
Qualifications for Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor
327.314 RSMO - PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, APPLICANT FOR EXAMINATION AND LICENSE, QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior to January 1, 2024, any person may apply to the board for licensure as a professional land surveyor who has been enrolled as a land surveyor-in-training and has presented evidence to the satisfaction of the board that said person has acquired at least four years of satisfactory professional field and office experience in land surveying from the date of enrollment as a land surveyor-in-training. This experience shall have been under the immediate personal supervision of a professional land surveyor.
- Beginning January 1, 2024, any person may apply to the board for licensure who presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has met the requirements as provided in this subsection:
- An applicant shall be a high school graduate or hold a certificate of high school equivalence (GED), and either:
- Has graduated and received a baccalaureate degree in an approved curriculum, as defined by the board, which shall include at least fifteen semester hours of approved surveying course work, as defined by the board, of which at least six semester hours shall be in the legal aspects of boundary surveying; or
- Has passed at least sixty hours of college credit which shall include at least fifteen semester hours of approved surveying course work, as defined by the board, of which at least six semester hours shall be in legal aspects of boundary surveying; or
- Has passed at least fifteen semester hours of approved surveying coursework, as defined by the board, of which at least six semester hours shall be in legal aspects of land surveying;
- An applicant meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subdivision shall have acquired at least four years of satisfactory field and office experience in land surveying under the immediate personal supervision of a professional land surveyor;
- An applicant meeting the requirements of paragraph (b) of this subdivision shall have acquired at least five years of satisfactory field and office experience in land surveying under the immediate personal supervision of a professional land surveyor;
- An applicant meeting the requirements of paragraph (c) of this subdivision shall have acquired at least six years of satisfactory field and office experience in land surveying under the immediate personal supervision of a professional land surveyor. Pursuant to this provision, up to one year of postsecondary education, approved by the board, may count as equivalent work experience;
- An applicant shall pass any examinations required by the board pursuant to section 327.331;
- Any person enrolled as a land surveyor-in-training prior to January 1, 2024, shall only be required to meet the requirements in place pursuant to their enrollment.