Once you are eligible to be issued a Nebraska land surveyor stamp, the board will provide you with one; this is the only body approved to do so. It should feature your name on it as well as “Land Surveyor.” As soon as you receive it, you can begin using it to stamp reports, plans, and field notes that were created by a registered land surveyor.
Using a Facsimile
Although you now have a Nebraska land surveyor stamp, you may also want to use a facsimile from time to time. This is perfectly acceptable so long as the examining board first approves the one you plan on using.
Of course, if you are ever suspended by the board or get your Nebraska land surveyor stamp revoked, it is against the law to use it or let someone else do the same. As the licensee, you and only you can use your Nebraska land surveyor stamp in any capacity.
Likewise, you can’t make your own seal or order it from a third-party. There is no legal production template provided to businesses. If something happens to your Nebraska land surveyor stamp, you’ll need to contact the board to have it replaced.
The Stamp Itself
Although facsimiles are allowed, it’s important to know how to identify a legitimate Nebraska land surveyor stamp. The size of the stamp must be 1-7/8" in diameter and it’s required that it be used with an embosser.
For the most part, the Nebraska land surveyor stamp isn’t much different than those from other states. You’ll notice a perforated edge that goes around the entire diameter. There are two concentric circles on display. Within these two circles, the stamp reads, “Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors.” Inside the inner circle, you’ll see the state’s official seal.
Your seal must also contain your name, a unique serial number that is assigned to you by the registrant, and the date the stamp was issued. The signature of the Chairperson and Secretary of the board must be included as well.
When you are given your Nebraska land surveyor stamp, you’ll also be issued a pocket card that contains the information relevant to it, essentially representing your credentials.
