To work in the Northern Territory (NT) as a Licensed Surveyor you must be registered with the Surveyors Board of the Northern Territory.

Yearly registration in the NT is either through:

• completion of a professional training agreement within the NT
• recognition of your interstate registration.

Professional assessment examination

Examinations are used to determine if an applicant is qualified to be registered as a licensed surveyor and must be done prior to applying for registration.

Along with your completed form, applications must include:

• applicable registration fee
• current photo ID.

Application for professional assessment examination PDF (215.2 KB) PDF (654.8 KB)
Application for professional assessment examination DOCX (106.0 KB) DOCX (106.5 KB)

New application

If you are not registered with another board, you must apply for a new registration.

Graduates who have completed the requirements of the Board and have undertaken a Professional Training Agreement, which includes:

• a minimum of 2 years satisfactory practical training
• a minimum of 12 months (240 days) on cadastral surveys
• completed the required practical projects.

In addition, applications must include:

• current photo ID
• applicable registration fee.

Application for new registration as a surveyor PDF (227.6 KB)
Application for new registration as a surveyor DOCX (114.4 KB)

Mutual recognition

If you hold a current registration in another state or Territory, you may be eligible for Mutual Recognition. Please see the mutual recognition guideline PDF (71.7 KB) for further information.

Along with your completed form, applications must include:

• applicable registration fee
• copy of your current certificate of registration or licence or annual practising certificate from another State or Territory or New Zealand
• current photo ID
• Letter of Accreditation from your home state.

Application for registration under mutual recognition PDF (681.7 KB)
Application for registration under mutual recognition DOCX (109.8 KB)

Renewal application

To renew your registration you must lodge an application with the Board prior to 1 December each year to ensure your registration continues. If you fail to lodge and pay for this application the Board may remove your name from the public register.

Along with your completed form, applications must include:

• applicable registration fee
• current photo ID.

Application for renewal of surveyor registration PDF (651.8 KB)
Application for renewal of surveyor registration DOCX (106.2 KB)

Restoration

If your registration has lapsed, you can apply to the Board to restore your registration as a Licensed Surveyor.

Along with your completed form, applications must include:

• applicable registration fee
• resume detailing work carried out as a licensed surveyor
• description of roles and responsibilities
• criminal history name check within 3 months from date of issue
• current photo ID.

Application to restore name to register of licensed surveyors PDF (659.2 KB)
Application to restore name to register of licensed surveyors DOCX (111.4 KB)

Letter of accreditation requests

If you require a letter of accreditation from the Board, the following must be provided.

• completed application
• applicable registration fee
• current photo ID.

Request for letter of accreditation from the Surveyors Board PDF (652.7 KB)
Request for letter of accreditation from the Surveyors Board DOCX (108.3 KB)

Lodgement

Submit your forms to a Territory Business Centre along with the relevant application fee.

Applications must be lodged with all supporting documents. An incomplete application will cause delays with the processing and issuing of the licence.

Fees can be paid by credit card, cash, EFTPOS or cheque payable to the Receiver of Territory Monies.

For further information contact the Territory Business Centre on 1800 193 111 or email TerritoryBusinessCentre@nt.gov.au.

Prescribed Fees

The prescribed fees are defined by revenue units. The monetary value of a revenue unit is calculated using consumer price index data for Darwin, as set out in the Revenue Units Act 2009. The monetary value of the revenue unit is reviewed by government once a year, with any increase to take effective on 1 July each year.

Please note the fees for 2024/25 financial year are calculated at the revenue unit of $1.41 as per advice from the Territory Revenue Office.