The Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria

The Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria (SRBV), also referred to as the Victorian Surveyors Board, is the statutory authority established under the Surveying Act 2004 to regulate cadastral (land boundary) surveyors in Victoria .

Core Functions
Registration & Licensing: Registers licensed surveyors, maintains the public register, and approves required qualifications

Standards & Education: Sets competency, practical training, and Further Professional Education/Training (FPET) requirements, and conducts examinations

Guidelines & Policy Advice: Publishes technical standards, advises government on cadastral policy, and establishes reciprocal registration with other jurisdictions.

Complaints & Disciplinary Oversight: Investigates professional conduct, prosecutes offences, and imposes sanctions when necessar.y

Governance & Structure
Board Composition: Includes government, industry, academic, and community members, chaired by the Surveyor‑General of Victoria.

Reporting & Transparency: Operates under the Minister for Planning, with structured governance and community accountability.
Purpose & Impact
By ensuring that only competent, licensed professionals conduct cadastral surveying, the SRBV safeguards Victoria’s property system integrity and reinforces public confidence in land ownership and boundaries