Statewide For Privilege Of Doing Business As Land Surveyor; Must Be By Board Of Reg. For Prof. Eng. & Land Surveyors; This Applies To All Land Surveyors. A registered land surveyor, as defined in G.S. 89C-3. Professional land surveyor. – A person who, by reason of special knowledge of mathematics, surveying principles and methods, and legal requirements which are acquired by education and/or practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of land surveying, as attested by the person's licensure as a professional land surveyor by the Board.