Landscape Architect / Arkansas
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Arkansas Landscape Architect License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Plans and designs outdoor spaces including parks and gardens.

What the Arkansas data shows for Landscape Architects

Arkansas sets the entry bar for landscape architects at board-approved training and a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), with 2 years of supervised work experience expected, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Arkansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Upfront cost is $154, with renewal running $130 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
36/100
Landscape Architect · Arkansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$154
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$65/yr
$130 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$154
Renewal Fee
$130
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Arkansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas's requirements cover, the LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $154.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Arkansas? ▼
To become a licensed landscape architect in Arkansas, you must meet the state's requirements and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
For landscape architects, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Arkansas require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
Arkansas doesn't condition landscape architect licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.
What are the continuing education requirements for Landscape Architect in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas ties continued landscape architect licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $130 renewal fee.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

Landscape Architect in Arkansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a landscape architect-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Arkansas's landscape architect requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Landscape Architect in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state landscape architect license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Arkansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Arkansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Arkansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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