If you are newly licensed in Louisiana, a land surveyor seal is a requirement. While there are numerous vendors available, it is important that you make sure the one you choose provides a stamp that meets all of the requirements set forth by the Board. Here you will gain a better understanding of what your seal needs to look like and your responsibilities when using it.

Appearance Matters

Your Louisiana land surveyor seal must meet the design requirements provided by the Board. Unlike other states that require a specific size, Louisiana only requires that the seal be either 1-5/8” or 2” in diameter. In most cases, the 2” option is the most common choice. It is also acceptable for users to have both a smaller pocket seal that is 1-5/8” and a 2” desk seal.

Louisiana land surveyor seals also differ from other states in the layout of their stamps. Seals only require a single circle with all of the information contained within it. The words “State of Louisiana” appears in an arc at the top of the seal (inside the circle), with the words “Land Surveyor” along the bottom arc. Directly under the words at the top of the Louisiana land surveyor seal, the state bird, which is the brown pelican, is centered. Right below that is the licensee’s name. The next line includes the words “License No.” followed by the numbers, and the final line of text is the word “Professional”.

Options

Louisiana land surveyor seals are acceptable in a few different options. Both embossed seals, which imprint the stamp into the paper, and rubber ink stamps are permitted. Additionally, surveyors can use digital or computer-generated seals providing they are exact replicas of the physical seal.

Using Your Louisiana Land Surveyor Seal

Once you obtain a Louisiana land surveyor seal, it is important that you make sure you use it properly. Affixing your seal to any report, plat, specification, survey or other official document signifies that you were responsible for the information it contains. You can also use your seal on documents that are generated under your supervision by your employees. Whether you or another person created the documents, your seal indicates that you have verified all of the information and found it to be correct and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.

Another important consideration when using your Louisiana land surveyor seal is that you become responsible for the information. This means that it is vital that you ensure the correctness of it, as you will be held responsible for any issues or problems that arise from the use of the documents. 

While achieving your licensing is an exciting time, your Louisiana land surveyor seal includes much responsibility. Make sure you understand the requirements completely before you begin using it.