• LICENCE TO PRACTICE

    LICENCE TO PRACTICE

    Application & Reinstatement Form
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  • Declaration of Non-Renewal for ACLS License to Practice

    This section is NOT CURRENTLY IN EFFECT.

    This information will be required beginning January 1, 2026. 

  • Declaration of Non-Renewal (effective January 1, 2026):

    If you decide not to renew your License to Practice, you must now complete a Declaration of Non-Renewal. This simple step keeps our records accurate and reduces unnecessary costs for ACLS and its members.

    Important:

    • If you let your License lapse at the end of the year and do not file a Declaration of Non-Renewal before your license expires, you will be subject to significant reinstatement fees, up to three years back fees, year 1 late payment penalty (50% of the license fee), and additional penalties as approved by ACLS voting members in 2025.
    • If you let your License lapse at the end of the year and do file the Declaration on time, you will still need to pay a reinstatement fee and up to three years of back fees if you return to practice. However, you will avoid the Year 1 late payment penalty (50% of the license fee) and you will pay a lower reinstatement fee for your license to practice.
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  • New CLS / First Time License Applicants

    Affidavit or Statutory Declaration of Experience and Practical Training
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  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance

  • In accordance with Section 56 of the Canada Lands Surveyors Act (S.C. 1998, c. 14), all licensed Canada Lands Surveyors are required to maintain valid professional liability insurance as a condition of holding a License to Practice. This insurance ensures protection for both the public and the profession by providing coverage in the event of errors, omissions, or negligence in the delivery of professional surveying services.

    To comply with these requirements, members must submit proof of current coverage—or proof of exemption, if applicable—when applying for or renewing their License to Practice. Maintaining up-to-date insurance documentation is essential to remain in good standing with the Association and to safeguard the integrity of Canada’s land administration systems.

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  • FEES / FRAIS

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    NEW CLS / FIRST TIME LICENSE APPLICANT
    REINSTATEMENT OF LAPSED LICENSE (YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THESE FEES FOR REINSTATMENT):
    REINSTATEMENT - DECLARED - IF YOU DECLARED THAT YOU WOULD NOT BE RENEWING YOUR LICENSE AND ARE NOW SEEKING TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE WITHIN THE SAME CALENDAR YEAR, CHOOSE THIS FEE:
    REINSTATEMENT - NON-DECLARED - AT THE TIME THATYOUR PREVIOUS LICENSE EXPIRED (DECEMBER 31), IF YOU DID NOT DELARE YOUR INTENT (TO NOT RENEW) YOUR PREVIOUS LICENSE, YOU MUST ALSO CHOOSE THIS FEE:
    REINSTATEMENT - MANDATORY PAYMENT OF BACK FEES (CHOOSE ONE & CHOOSE QUANTITY):
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                                NEW CLS / FIRST TIME LICENSE APPLICANT
                                Fee For Affidavit of Training and ExperienceFiling of Affidavit of Training and Experience and Project Report
                                $200.00CAD
                                  
                                Fee for Project Report
                                $200.00CAD
                                  
                                License Fee Pro-Rated for FIRST TIME LICENSE ONLYPro-rated - Please choose the number of full months remaining in the calendar year to automatically calculate your pro-rated license fee for the current year:
                                $35.00CAD
                                  
                                REINSTATEMENT OF LAPSED LICENSE (YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THESE FEES FOR REINSTATMENT):
                                Assessment Fee for Reinstatement of LicenseYou MUST pay this fee if your license lapsed UNDER 3 years (taxable)
                                $175.00CAD
                                  
                                Assessment Fee for Reinstatement of LicenseYou MUST pay this fee if your license lapsed 3 YEARS OR MORE (taxable)
                                $250.00CAD
                                  
                                REINSTATEMENT - DECLARED - IF YOU DECLARED THAT YOU WOULD NOT BE RENEWING YOUR LICENSE AND ARE NOW SEEKING TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE WITHIN THE SAME CALENDAR YEAR, CHOOSE THIS FEE:
                                License Fee - Annual
                                $420.00CAD
                                  
                                REINSTATEMENT - NON-DECLARED - AT THE TIME THATYOUR PREVIOUS LICENSE EXPIRED (DECEMBER 31), IF YOU DID NOT DELARE YOUR INTENT (TO NOT RENEW) YOUR PREVIOUS LICENSE, YOU MUST ALSO CHOOSE THIS FEE:
                                Reinstatement of Lapsed License *Not in effect until Jan 1/26* If a declaration of non-renewal was NOT filed with ACLS by the deadline (taxable)
                                $250.00CAD
                                  
                                REINSTATEMENT - MANDATORY PAYMENT OF BACK FEES (CHOOSE ONE & CHOOSE QUANTITY):
                                Back Fees - If a declaration of non-renewal was NOT filed with ACLS (taxable)
                                $630.00CAD
                                  
                                Back Fees - If a declaration of non-renewal WAS filed with ACLS (taxable)
                                $420.00CAD
                                  
                                Subtotal
                                $0.00CAD
                                Tax
                                $0.00CAD
                                Total
                                $0.00CAD

                              • REMINDER: In future years, please remember to file the Declaration of Non-Renewal if you will not be renewing your license. The form is available in the Members’ Portal.

                              •  Declaration and Attestation

                                I, the applicant, hereby declare that:

                                The information provided in this application and in all supporting documents is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

                                I understand that any false statement, misrepresentation, error, or omission may result in the refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license to practice, and may be grounds for disciplinary action by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors (ACLS).

                                I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure that all obligations and requirements under the Canada Lands Surveyors Act, associated Regulations, and the ACLS By-laws have been met.

                                I further acknowledge that my license to practice is conditional upon continued compliance with these governing authorities.

                                By submitting this application electronically, I agree to the above declaration and attest that my submission constitutes my legal signature.

                                 

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                              • Association of Canada Lands Surveyors

                                / Association des Arpenteurs des Terres du Canada

                                900 Dynes Road, Suite 100E, Ottawa ON K2C 3L6 Tel: (613) 723-9200, Fax: (613) 723-5558 e-mail: admin@acls-aatc.ca, www.acls-aatc.ca

                                 

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