What are the qualifications of a surveyor?
A Surveyor must be fairly well rounded. A good Land Surveyor must also be part Attorney, part Paralegal, part Archeologist, part Geologist, part Historian, and part Mathematician. Surveying is both an art and a science with the Surveyor s capabilities involving a great ability to ascertain the intentions of prior land owners and prior surveyors long gone. In Florida, Surveyors are required to have a four year college degree and be licensed by the state after passing the required 2 day long examination. Surveyors are also required to maintain 24 continuing education credits each biennium.
