Land Surveyor - FAQ

How can I find out if they have credentials?

Visit the License Lookup , click on and select from the Credential Type, type in the last name or credential number to search.

How can I file a complaint?

Go to File a Comp laint and follow the steps

How can I find out if there is discipline or other orders affecting a credential holder?

Visit the Reports of Decisions and type in their name in the Search window.

Can credentials be transferred from other States/Countries?

Applicants may be granted a credential upon review by board members of evidence of education and experience, passing the Wisconsin state jurisdictional examination, and a current credential from another state. Applicants may also be eligible for a temporary permit to proceed with a pending project during the time it takes to process the application for registration in Wisconsin.

 

How long does it take to make a determination to provide credentials?

By law an original completed application for a credential shall be reviewed within 60 business days after having been received. An application is considered complete when all materials necessary to make a determination on the application and all requested materials have been received.

How do I obtain a registration seal/stamp?  What address do I use?

Any individual credentialed by the Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors is required to obtain a registration seal/stamp.  A rubber stamp or embossed seal is acceptable.  Registration seals are available from most commercial printers or office supply stores.

The requirements for the registration seal/stamp may be found in sec. A-E 2.02, Wis. Admin. Code which may be found on our website.

The inner circle area of the seal must include the registrant's name, credential number (use only the numbers before the dash i.e. S-11111) and the city and state where the credential holder resides or is employed.  The city and state should be the same as the mailing address that you have on file with the Department.  You may use the city and state of your employment (other than your home address) if this is the same as the mailing address on file with the department.

Questions regarding the use of the seal not defined in sec. A-E 2.02, Wis. Admin. Code should be referred to the Department of Commerce, Safety and Building Division at 608-266-3151.