​The Illinois Compiled Statutes and Administrative Rules for the Practice of Professional Land Surveying in the State of Illinois, published by the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association for two decades, is part of IPLSA's continuing program to provide reference material of value for use by the practicing surveyor and persons in allied fields. 
​Although every effort has been made to prepare this material without error, IPLSA assumes no responsibility or liability for content error.  This resource is presented only as a reference.  In the event that you need a legal interpretation of a statute, please contact your attorney.

Review the comprehensive list of Illinois Compiled Statutes that impact Land Surveyors at the link below.
​The contents of this resource are taken from the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Illinois Administrative Rules, linked below.
IDFPR
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation is responsible for regulating licensed professionals and firms in the state. Professional Land Surveying professions licensed by the IDFPR include Land Surveyors, Surveyor Interns and Design Firms. For more information on regulation and enforcement, visit the IDFPR website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grouped by topic, each section below contains Frequently Asked Questions regarding Illinois Statutes and Rules along with answers and links to their source.  

  • PLS and SIT Licensure 
    Find questions and answers regarding SIT and PLS licensure paths, as well as key items regarding maintaining your license and possible disciplinary action.
  • The Practice of Land Surveying 
    From Standards or practice to mortgage inspections, this section includes questions and answers about the actual practice of land surveying.
  • Property-Plat Act 
    This section includes questions and answers specific to property and plats.
  • Operating a Land Surveying Firm 
    This section includes questions and answers surrounding the business aspects specific to companies or firms doing land surveying as part of their business.​​
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